What percentage of people rent in Frederica, DE?
25.9% (±11.7 points) of the occupied homes in Frederica, DE are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 104 renting households against 297 that own their home.
In Frederica, the share of households that rent went from 30.5% in 2015–2019 to 25.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.9% (±11.7 points)
- Renting households
- 104 (±56)
Who rents and who owns in Frederica
| Frederica | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.9% (±11.7 points) | 27.5% (±1.3 points) | 27.0% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 104 (±56) | 19,616 (±949) | 108,655 (±2,227) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 297 (±91) | 51,808 (±1,048) | 293,383 (±2,598) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.6) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.9) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $46,977 (±$3,475) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $81,902 (±$18,786) | $90,253 (±$2,955) | $100,053 (±$1,445) | $100,009 |
In Frederica, the renter share is not measurably different from Kent County (27.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (27.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Kent County, Frederica ranks 11 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 34 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Frederica has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.5% (±10.7 points) | 25.9% (±11.7 points) | −4.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,139 (±$135) | $1,203 (±$449) | +5.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,554 (±$6,313) | $80,924 (±$16,041) | +70.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Frederica
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederica | — | 25.9% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Riverview | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Magnolia | 4.4 mi | 17.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowers | 5.1 mi | 15.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside East | 5.6 mi | 12.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Felton | 5.9 mi | 28.9% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viola | 6.1 mi | 1.5% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Houston | 6.6 mi | 14.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 6.7 mi | 31.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverview, DE (0.0%), Viola, DE (1.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Woodside | 42.1% (±26.3 points) |
| 6 | Harrington | 34.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 7 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 31.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Wyoming | 31.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 9 | Felton | 28.9% (±13.9 points) |
| 10 | Little Creek | 28.3% (±19.0 points) |
| 11 | Frederica | 25.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Kenton | 24.2% (±22.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Smyrna | 24.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 14 | Camden | 19.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 15 | Highland Acres | 17.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 16 | Magnolia | 17.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 17 | Kent Acres | 16.1% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Frederica
How many renters are there in Frederica?
Frederica has an estimated 104 (±56) renting households, 25.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Frederica?
In Frederica, the share of households that rent went from 30.5% in 2015–2019 to 25.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Frederica?
A renting household in Frederica has 2.5 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederica town, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederica town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederica town, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederica town, Delaware
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederica town, Delaware
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Frederica town, Delaware (place:28440, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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