Housing by town in New Castle County, Delaware
New Castle County, Delaware has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,448 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,163 in 2015–2019 (+24.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Hockessin has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Arden the lowest ($1,125).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,448 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 31.0%
- Median household income
- $91,166
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in New Castle County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | $1,125 | 24.4% | $79,306 | $479,400 | $3,896 |
| Ardencroft | — | 11.7% | $130,688 | $432,100 | $3,545 |
| Ardentown | $1,431 | 18.6% | $77,188 | $400,000 | $3,571 |
| Bear | $1,771 | 34.9% | $91,687 | $304,800 | $2,238 |
| Bellefonte | $1,511 | 31.3% | $90,694 | $289,500 | $2,369 |
| Brookside | $1,444 | 38.2% | $78,328 | $279,700 | $1,779 |
| Claymont | $1,306 | 44.1% | $74,712 | $276,600 | $1,813 |
| Delaware City | $1,511 | 27.0% | $85,395 | $266,900 | $1,393 |
| Edgemoor | $1,438 | 40.7% | $59,424 | $290,400 | $1,655 |
| Elsmere | $1,339 | 34.3% | $67,944 | $225,800 | $1,834 |
| Glasgow | $2,039 | 16.2% | $113,982 | $373,900 | $2,861 |
| Greenville | $1,620 | 50.7% | $142,844 | $1,062,500 | $8,867 |
| Hockessin | $3,500 or more | 9.6% | $171,204 | $568,800 | $4,425 |
| Middletown | $1,583 | 23.2% | $112,831 | $409,600 | $2,632 |
| New Castle | $1,739 | 36.6% | $89,205 | $285,100 | $1,481 |
| Newark | $1,654 | 49.3% | $76,912 | $382,500 | $3,023 |
| Newport | $1,188 | 56.6% | $60,761 | $246,000 | $1,706 |
| North Star | — | 13.6% | $150,733 | $583,700 | $4,798 |
| Odessa | — | 21.7% | $123,750 | $348,400 | $2,122 |
| Pike Creek | $2,262 | 12.5% | $139,635 | $422,500 | $3,278 |
| Pike Creek Valley | $1,751 | 38.3% | $102,434 | $340,300 | $2,778 |
| St. Georges | — | 4.0% | $131,553 | $463,200 | $3,541 |
| Townsend | $1,193 | 6.5% | $153,000 | $465,100 | $3,506 |
| Wilmington | $1,224 | 52.0% | $58,671 | $231,400 | $1,864 |
| Wilmington Manor | $1,155 | 25.0% | $78,078 | $240,600 | $1,408 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
How the places in New Castle County rank across Delaware
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Crime reported to police in New Castle County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,949 | 337 | 7,480 | 1,295 | 577,702 | 9 of 9 |
| 2024 | 1,712 | 293 | 6,585 | 1,127 | 584,494 | 9 of 9 |
| 2025 | 1,689 | 287 | 5,953 | 1,012 | 588,094 | 9 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for New Castle County recorded 1,689 violent and 5,953 property crimes, 287 and 1,012 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in New Castle County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County Police Department | 439,696 | 649 | 2,683 |
| Wilmington Police Department | 73,773 | 855 | 2,143 |
| Newark Police Department | 30,486 | 91 | 529 |
| Middletown Police Department | 26,295 | 49 | 366 |
| Elsmere Police Department | 6,237 | 9 | 61 |
| New Castle Police Department | 5,759 | 20 | 133 |
| Townsend Police Department | 2,993 | 5 | 9 |
| Delaware City Police Department | 1,946 | 8 | 14 |
| Newport Police Department | 909 | 3 | 15 |
ZIP codes in New Castle County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19720 | 62,392 | $1,363 | $265,000 | $75,403 | 32.4% |
| 19702 | 55,683 | $1,645 | $346,100 | $92,446 | 39.8% |
| 19709 | 53,234 | $1,599 | $470,900 | $132,956 | 13.8% |
| 19711 | 49,432 | $1,636 | $398,900 | $95,403 | 35.5% |
| 19701 | 42,984 | $1,827 | $372,500 | $111,198 | 19.5% |
| 19805 | 41,402 | $1,215 | $237,100 | $60,221 | 40.6% |
| 19808 | 39,082 | $1,436 | $337,800 | $94,234 | 21.0% |
| 19713 | 30,747 | $1,325 | $292,600 | $76,493 | 37.0% |
| 19810 | 26,530 | $1,648 | $440,600 | $112,775 | 18.8% |
| 19802 | 26,051 | $1,227 | $194,600 | $53,812 | 51.5% |
| 19803 | 22,279 | $1,722 | $457,200 | $135,218 | 10.9% |
| 19804 | 18,779 | $1,228 | $264,100 | $79,701 | 26.1% |
| 19707 | 17,376 | $2,327 | $556,600 | $172,696 | 13.2% |
| 19801 | 16,327 | $1,192 | $199,900 | $52,810 | 69.4% |
| 19703 | 15,460 | $1,392 | $284,700 | $76,939 | 45.3% |
| 19809 | 14,311 | $1,495 | $314,900 | $81,288 | 25.9% |
| 19734 | 14,214 | $1,324 | $430,700 | $127,803 | 9.1% |
| 19806 | 9,777 | $1,396 | $386,000 | $88,855 | 49.1% |
| 19807 | 7,815 | $1,628 | $936,900 | $153,341 | 33.7% |
| 19717 | 6,036 | — | — | — | — |
| 19706 | 2,038 | $1,511 | $263,000 | $83,681 | 25.5% |
| 19731 | 655 | — | $369,300 | $71,282 | 7.7% |
| 19730 | 425 | — | $322,600 | $112,083 | 19.5% |
| 19733 | 186 | — | $304,500 | $82,604 | 30.8% |
| 19736 | 127 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 19732 | 89 | — | $581,300 | $236,000 | 0.0% |
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Questions about New Castle County
What is the crime rate in New Castle County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for New Castle County recorded 287 violent and 1,012 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,689 violent and 5,953 property crimes in all).
Which place in New Castle County has the highest rent?
Hockessin has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in New Castle County has the lowest rent?
Arden has the lowest median gross rent, $1,125 (±$557) a month.
What is the median rent in New Castle County, Delaware?
The median gross rent in New Castle County is $1,448 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle County, Delaware
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle County, Delaware
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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