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Delaware: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Delaware, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Delaware at a glance

Population

1,021,191

Median Household Income

$84,954

Typical Home Value

$396,896

School District Rating

6.0

Violent Crime Rate

421.4

Avg Commute Time

26.0

About Delaware on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Delaware. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Delaware

3 counties, alphabetical.

Delaware at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Delaware?
Delaware has a population of 1,021,191 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Delaware?
The median home value in Delaware is $396,896. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Delaware?
Median household income in Delaware is $84,954 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Delaware?
Delaware has 3 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Delaware?
The average one-way commute in Delaware is 26.0 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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