Little Creek, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
231 Population 2,310/sq mi density
$70,179 Median Income $30,165 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $334,836 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$70,179 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $1,108/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Creek, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,179
7% below
$30,165 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
37% below
Zillow: $334,836
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Little Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
63%
Rent
95%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Creek residents earn a median household income of $70,179 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,165. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Creek is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,836. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 13.8% 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 1951.

Education

17.8% of adults in Little Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Creek has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,310/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$70,179
Per Capita$30,165
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$1,108
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$334,836
Housing Units112
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Creek was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.