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Frankford, Delaware

town · Sussex County

At a glance

1,215
Population
$315,000
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$483,915
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,072/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$77,206
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
78.3%
Homes with broadband
8.04%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 52 — 48% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost26% below
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 college23 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates63.4%
College graduates15.4%

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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