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Kenton, Delaware

town · Kent County

At a glance

355
Population
$225,000
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$374,640
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,452/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$44,665
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
26.3 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
36.15%
Locations with fiber available
38.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost3% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates33.1%

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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