Town rankings in Delaware

How Delaware’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

H Cost of livingMost affordable towns in Delaware

1. Harrington 2.6 yrs
2. Seaford 2.6 yrs
3. Elsmere 2.7 yrs

N SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in Delaware

1. North Star +44.8 pts
2. Newark +25.4 pts
3. Lewes +24.8 pts

Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in Delaware

1. Lewes $381/mo
2. Laurel $1,056/mo
3. Bridgeville $1,140/mo

H Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in Delaware

1. Harrington $1,088/yr
2. Georgetown $1,096/yr
3. Seaford $1,151/yr

IncomeHighest-income towns in Delaware

1. Hockessin $171K
2. Townsend $153K
3. North Star $151K

PeopleMost educated towns in Delaware

1. Greenville 79.3%
2. North Star 72.7%
3. Lewes 67.8%

N PeopleYoungest towns in Delaware

1. Newark 22.1
2. Dover Base Housing 26.2
3. Rising Sun-Lebanon 31.9

PeopleOldest towns in Delaware

1. Lewes 67.2
2. Ocean View 66.1
3. Bridgeville 62.6

D Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in Delaware

1. Dover Base Housing 11.7 min
2. Newark 19 min
3. Camden 20.1 min

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