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Claymont, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Delaware County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
9,543
Population
4,439/sq mi density
$75,808
Median Income
$44,781 per capita
$262,900
Home Value
$313,386 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,637
Violent Crime/100K
5,250 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,808 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$262,900 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,637 violent crimes/100K (331% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$262,900
7% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,397
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$262,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$313,386
Median Sale Price
$397,500
Median List Price
$349,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.6%
Owner-Occupied
44.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,560/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,293/mo
Census median rent:
$1,290/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,613/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
259 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $262,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,386 |
| Median Sale Price | $397,500 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $222 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,290 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,613 |
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Market
| Days on Market | 259 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $222 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,397 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |