Moving to or from Glasgow?
An unincorporated New Castle County community along the DE-896 corridor between Newark and Middletown — with residential developments, commercial retail, and easy access to both University of Delaware and Wilmington.
- 15,000 City population
- 725,000 Metro area
- 1999 Founded
- New Castle County / I-95 Corridor Region
Why people move to Glasgow.
- Being an unincorporated residential area
- Being between Newark and Middletown on DE-896
- Glasgow Park (a regional park)
- Delaware's no-sales-tax advantage
- New Castle County's suburban growth corridor
- Old Newark Road historic character
Glasgow is an unincorporated community in New Castle County — not a city with its own government. The area grew rapidly in the 1990s-2000s as master-planned subdivisions spread south from Newark. Named after Glasgow, Scotland, the community was settled by Scottish immigrants in the 1700s who brought the name from their homeland.
Where people live in Glasgow.
A quick guide to Glasgow's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Glasgow Pines
Family subdivision
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Fair Hill
Residential area
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Newark-adjacent
Blending into Newark
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Bear (adjacent)
Neighboring unincorporated area
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Middletown-adjacent
Blending southward
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Christiana (nearby)
Near Christiana Mall
Where people spend their time in Glasgow.
- Glasgow Park Central Glasgow
- Christiana Mall (nearby) Christiana
- University of Delaware (nearby) Newark
- Lum's Pond State Park Glasgow-adjacent
- Delaware Park (nearby) Stanton
- First State National Historical Park New Castle County
Planning a Glasgow move.
- Delaware has no state sales tax
- New Castle County property taxes are moderate
- Newark and University of Delaware are 10 minutes north
- I-95 corridor traffic affects the area
Moving in Glasgow: FAQ.
Is Glasgow a real city?
No — Glasgow is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware. Mail addresses use 'Glasgow, DE' even though there's no city named Glasgow. Services are provided by the county. Schools are part of the Christina School District. This is common in Delaware where most of the population lives in unincorporated areas.
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