Townsend, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
Townsend, DE
At a Glance
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $153,083 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,805. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $433,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,798. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 15.2% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 454/100K.
Education
42.7% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.