Delaware : What you need to know
Nicknamed “The First State,” Delaware is home to several outdoor recreation options along with a number of high-ranked cities for livability. The state has several wildlife refuges, parks and lighthouses that attract residents and tourists. The best places to live in Delaware include the capital of Dover along with Middletown, Milford and New Castle. Top industries include agriculture, banking, pharmaceuticals and government service, and Delaware has no sales tax.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 926,454 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.97% |
| Median Household Income | $60,509 |
| Median Home Price | $231,500 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,537 |
| Median Rent | $71 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.7% | |
| Unemployed | 4.3% |
Featured Cities/Population
| New Castle, DE | 5,371 |
| Middletown, DE | 19,744 |
| Dover, DE | 37,144 |
| Wilmington, DE | 71,549 |
| Newark, DE | 32,740 |
| Hockessin, DE | 13,230 |
| Bear, DE | 19,886 |
| Pike Creek Valley, DE | 10,672 |
| Milford, DE | 9,993 |
| Edgemoor, DE | 6,257 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 69.4% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 21.6% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 3.6% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 8.7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.3% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.7% | |
| Unemployed | 4.3% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.8% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.5% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 12.2% | |
| High School Graduate | 31.1% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 19.7% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 88.4% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1.9% |
| Retail Trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 9.7% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 10% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 9.1% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 71.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 28.8% |
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Delaware Rankings
Best places to Live in Delaware
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | 538 | $319,000 | $80,278 |
| Arden | 297 | $295,200 | $61,071 |
| Ardencroft | 262 | $310,400 | $66,750 |
| Bear | 19,886 | $177,800 | $61,924 |
| Bellefonte | 1,318 | $217,400 | $70,917 |
| Bethany Beach | 908 | $483,500 | $73,750 |
| Bethel | 171 | $216,300 | $65,417 |
| Blades | 1,303 | $129,800 | $38,056 |
| Bowers | 320 | $239,300 | $52,500 |
| Bridgeville | 2,364 | $227,200 | $52,396 |
| Brookside | 13,743 | $189,600 | $59,392 |
| Camden | 3,501 | $193,100 | $59,721 |
| Cheswold | 1,219 | $93,200 | $51,667 |
| Claymont | 9,060 | $192,800 | $47,525 |
| Clayton | 3,034 | $190,100 | $65,612 |
| Dagsboro | 980 | $189,900 | $49,519 |
| Delaware City | 1,933 | $184,800 | $57,813 |
| Delmar | 1,784 | $145,000 | $32,734 |
| Dewey Beach | 250 | $632,800 | $66,875 |
| Dover | 37,144 | $176,300 | $45,363 |