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Townsend, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,792
Population
2,634/sq mi density
$153,083
Median Income
$43,805 per capita
$433,400
Home Value
$489,988 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
15.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
309
Violent Crime/100K
2,378 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,083 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$433,400 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
99.8
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$1,208
4% above US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$4,768
36% above US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,250
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,560
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,990
per month
4 Bedroom
$2,293
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$1,214/mo
$14,568/year
Toddler (Center)
$863/mo
$10,356/year
Preschool (Center)
$910/mo
$10,920/year
Infant (Family)
$787/mo
$9,444/year
Toddler (Family)
$665/mo
$7,980/year
Preschool (Family)
$672/mo
$8,064/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $249.50 |
| Specialist Visit | $349.30 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $199.60 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,195.60 |
| Dental Cleaning | $129.74 |
| Dental Filling | $249.50 |
| Root Canal | $998.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,197.60 |
| Tooth Extraction | $249.50 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,497.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $499.00 |
| Dental Implant | $3,992.00 |
| Eye Exam | $199.60 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $349.30 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $249.50 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,495.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $249.50 |
| MRI | $1,497.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,197.60 |
| Ultrasound | $399.20 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $149.70 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $149.70 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $74.85 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $249.50 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $174.65 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $299.40 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,495.00 |
| Mammogram | $299.40 |
| Knee Replacement | $34,930.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $31,936.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,493.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $24,950.00 |
| Appendectomy | $14,970.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $21,956.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $12,974.00 |
| Flu Shot | $39.92 |
| COVID Test | $99.80 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $14.97 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $249.50 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,197.60 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $44.91 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $74.85 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $299.40 |
| Tire Rotation | $39.92 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $598.80 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $199.60 |
| Transmission Repair | $2,994.00 |
| AC Repair | $499.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $349.30 |
| Wheel Alignment | $99.80 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $199.60 |
| Alternator Replacement | $499.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $698.60 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $199.60 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $4.99 per mile |
| State Inspection | $29.94 |
| Emissions Test | $49.90 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $99.80 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $99.80 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $89.82 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $399.20 |
| HVAC System Install | $6,986.00 |
| Roof Repair | $998.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,982.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,495.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,493.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $199.60 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $499.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $174.65 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $49.90 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $149.70 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $798.40 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $199.60 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $299.40 |
| Foundation Repair | $4,990.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $29,940.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $11,976.00 |
| Flooring Install | $7.98 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $648.70 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $29.94 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,197.60 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,497.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $399.20 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,497.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,970.00 |
| DUI Defense | $4,990.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,497.00 |
| Will Preparation | $499.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,495.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $1,996.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $299.40 |
| LLC Formation | $499.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $299.40 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $2,994.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $32.93 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $24.95 |
| Women's Haircut | $54.89 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $149.70 |
| Manicure | $24.95 |
| Pedicure | $39.92 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $79.84 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $99.80 |
| Gym Membership | $49.90 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $69.86 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $14.97 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $3.99 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $249.50 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.09 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.49 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.79 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.49 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.49 per lb |
| Rice | $1.00 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.65 per lb |
| Apples | $1.80 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.49 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.49 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $9.98 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $17.96 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $59.88 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $17.96 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.49 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $9.98 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $14.97 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.48 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $24.95 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $49.90 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $139.72 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $69.86 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $69.86 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $69.86 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $64.87 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $84.83 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $34.93 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $1,996.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $199.60 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,996.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $69.86 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14.97 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $99.80 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $29.94 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $49.90 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $399.20 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,197.60 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $998.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $399.20 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $49.90 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $998.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,475.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $3,992.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $9,980.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $59.88 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $99.80 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $59.88 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $39.92 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $299.40 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $199.60 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $798.40 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $399.20 |
| Microchipping | $49.90 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 99.8 |
| Median Rent | $1,208 |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,768 |
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $1,214 |
| Toddler (Center) | $863 |
| Preschool (Center) | $910 |
| Infant (Family) | $787 |
| Toddler (Family) | $665 |
| Preschool (Family) | $672 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $153,083 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,805 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,269 |