Ardentown, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Delaware County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
269 Population 1,170/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $53,774 per capita
$369,200 Home Value $395,014 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$369,200 home value, $1,433/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ardentown, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$53,774 per capita
Home Value
$369,200
31% above
Zillow: $395,014
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
23% above
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
90% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Ardentown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ardentown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
131%
Rent
123%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
190%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ardentown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ardentown residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,774. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ardentown is $369,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,014. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

63.9% of adults in Ardentown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ardentown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density1,170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$53,774
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A
Home Value$369,200
Rent$1,433
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$395,014
Housing Units133
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation201 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Ardentown was founded in 1922.
The median home in Ardentown was built in 1953.
30.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.