Delaware Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 3 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,347/mo
Average Home Value
$350,467
Average Owner Cost
$1,332/mo
County cost atlas
Delaware housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
3
Avg rent
$1,347/mo
Owner cost
$1,332/mo
Avg score
13.8
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Delaware: An Overview
The unweighted mean of county median rents in Delaware is $1,347 per month, which is 5% below the national ACS median of $1,413. This gives every county equal weight and is not an official statewide median.
Within Delaware, housing costs vary significantly by county. New Castle County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,448 per month and a median home value of $352,200. Sussex County has the lowest reported median rent at $1,238 per month and a median home value of $382,600.
The unweighted mean of county median home values in Delaware is $350,467, 5% higher than the national ACS median of $332,700. The unweighted mean of county median household incomes is $82,380; neither figure is a household-weighted statewide estimate.
Before comparing places in Delaware, start with the county-level pattern. Even in a smaller state, costs can vary between counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Delaware
How median rents are spread across 3 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
All Delaware Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | $1,000–$1,500$1,448/mo | $352,200 | $1,489/mo | 9.6 | 29.1% |
| Kent County | $1,000–$1,500$1,354/mo | $316,600 | $1,349/mo | 12.9 | 31.3% |
| Sussex County | $1,000–$1,500$1,238/mo | $382,600 | $1,157/mo | 18.9 | 31.6% |
Compare Delaware to Other States
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Compare Moving QuotesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.