How many renters in Delaware City, DE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Delaware City, DE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±17.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.2% (±10.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Delaware City
| Share of income spent on rent | Delaware City | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.0% (±14.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.8% (±20.0 points) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±13.5 points) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.1% (±7.4 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±5.9 points) | 8.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±17.8 points) | 38.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Delaware City against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Delaware City | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | 47.8% (±2.2 points) | 49.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±17.8 points) | 38.9% (±1.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.2% (±10.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,750 (±$49,003) | $57,607 (±$2,323) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,511 (±$213) | $1,448 (±$22) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Delaware City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from New Castle County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (49.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Castle County, Delaware City ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 75.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Delaware City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware City | — | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | — |
| St. Georges | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bear | 5.5 mi | 43.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsinboro Township | 5.8 mi | 58.3% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville Township | 6.1 mi | 59.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 6.5 mi | 64.2% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
| New Castle | 6.8 mi | 36.1% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville | 7.2 mi | 59.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Manor | 7.8 mi | 63.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salem, NJ (64.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wilmington | 52.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Newport | 51.2% (±25.6 points) |
| 12 | Edgemoor | 46.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 13 | Claymont | 45.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 14 | Bear | 43.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 15 | Ardencroft | 41.7% (±99.5 points) |
| 16 | Delaware City | 41.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 17 | New Castle | 36.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Pike Creek Valley | 31.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 19 | Bellefonte | 29.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 20 | Pike Creek | 29.1% (±18.2 points) |
| 21 | Greenville | 27.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 22 | Middletown | 25.7% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Delaware City
Are renters in Delaware City rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in Delaware City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Delaware City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Delaware City, DE spends 23.2% (±10.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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