Delaware by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
17th highest of 51 · 2024

$84,954

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
20th highest of 51 · 2025

351.9

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
20th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,401

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
11th highest of 51 · September 2026

4.6%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
38th highest of 51 · 2024

10.4%

U.S.: 12.5%