Rodney Village, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,318 Population 2,234/sq mi density
$40,341 Median Income $24,187 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $256,015 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,341 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $1,151/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rodney Village, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,341
46% below
$24,187 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
43% below
Zillow: $256,015
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
51% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Rodney Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
57%
Rent
99%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rodney Village 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

Rodney Village residents earn a median household income of $40,341 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,187. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% 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 Rodney Village is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,015. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 37.8% 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 1968.

Education

17.4% of adults in Rodney Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rodney Village 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

Population1,318
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,234/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,341
Per Capita$24,187
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$161,500
Rent$1,151
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$256,015
Housing Units524
Rent Burden37.8%

Health

Obesity48.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rodney Village was built in 1968.
11.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% 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.