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Delmar, Delaware

town · Sussex County

At a glance

2,412
Population
$232,800
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$346,548
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$906/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$61,250
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
29.1 min
Average commute
80%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 44 — 56% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services100% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost7% above
For business: Delaware is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates89.2%
College graduates18.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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