At a Glance
Median Income
$92,928
$42,305 per capita
Home Value
$279,400
Zillow: $402,347
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Delaware Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delaware's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delaware a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delaware residents earn a median household income of $92,928 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,305. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,248 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delaware is $279,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,347. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Delaware reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delaware has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population43,168
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,133/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,928
Per Capita$42,305
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$19,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,400
Rent$1,203
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$402,347
Housing Units16,864
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,174/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Delaware was founded in 1808.
The median home in Delaware was built in 1992.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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