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Little Creek, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County
Little Creek, DE
At a Glance
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)
Is Little Creek a Good Place to Live?
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 5.6% (56% 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.
Safety & Crime
Little Creek reports 642 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,975/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.