Glasgow, DE · Small-town Delaware

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
What Glasgow Is Known For

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
Fun Fact

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.

Neighborhoods

Where people live in Glasgow.

A quick guide to Glasgow's most moved-to neighborhoods.

  • Glasgow Pines

    Family subdivision

  • Fair Hill

    Residential area

  • Newark-adjacent

    Blending into Newark

  • Bear (adjacent)

    Neighboring unincorporated area

  • Middletown-adjacent

    Blending southward

  • Christiana (nearby)

    Near Christiana Mall

Things To Do

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
What To Know

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
Common Questions

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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