Is George Meyers Development safe?
Magnolia, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates George Meyers Development as “Go”.
Gogo's take on George Meyers Development
“Go. George Meyers Development is a quiet, peaceful residential enclave in Magnolia with very low violent crime and a neighborly atmosphere. Visitors and residents will find the area very safe, though having a personal vehicle is necessary for dining, errands, and sightseeing.”
About the area
George Meyers Development is a low-density, single-family residential community situated in Magnolia, Delaware, just south of Dover. It offers a tranquil suburban setting characterized by private driveways, well-kept yards, and minimal through traffic. While there are no commercial attractions within the subdivision itself, it provides a safe home base near Dover Air Force Base and Kent County parks.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in George Meyers Development
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the subdivision, but internal neighborhood streets have light enough traffic for casual recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to state and national averages
- High homeownership rate fostering stable and well-maintained properties
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking
Cons
- Totally car-dependent with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Limited street lighting on some peripheral residential cul-de-sacs and connector roads
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle tampering common to suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this purely residential neighborhood, as shelter and support resources are concentrated further north in Dover.
What George Meyers Development is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading out for work or walking dogs along low-traffic residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with minimal vehicle circulation and a calm neighborhood atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued as families return home; perfectly safe for evening strolls under typical suburban situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal illumination; safety risks remain very low, though visibility can be limited.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent within the neighborhood. DART First State operates fixed-route bus service along major Kent County corridors several miles away, making personal vehicle travel essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and plentiful, free on-street curb parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in George Meyers Development
- Play a round of 18 holes at the nearby Jonathan's Landing Golf Club
- Enjoy mini-golf and hand-dipped ice cream at Tre Sorelle Dolce in central Magnolia
- Hike, kayak, or birdwatch at the nearby Killens Pond State Park and St. Jones Reserve
Local favorites
- Tre Sorelle Dolce Ice Cream & Mini Golf · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (715)A beloved family-friendly destination offering dozens of ice cream flavors, Italian ice, and an on-site miniature golf course.
- Jonathan's Landing Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.4★ (325)A well-maintained public 18-hole championship golf course featuring scenic water hazards and a clubhouse grille.
- Magnolia Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)A classic small-town diner serving hearty American breakfast platters, subs, and comfort food specials.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.