Best counties to raise a family in Delaware
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Delaware using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.
#3. Kent County, Delaware
- Population: 180,078
- Median home value: $238,700 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,150 (30% own)
- Median household income: $63,715
- Top public schools: Allen Frear Elementary School (grade A), Dover Air Force Base Middle School (grade A), Maj. George S. Welch Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Christian Academy (grade B+), Holy Cross School (grade unavailable), Central Christian School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Highland Acres (grade A), Camden (grade A minus), Wyoming (grade A minus)
#2. Sussex County, Delaware
- Population: 234,045
- Median home value: $285,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,101 (19% own)
- Median household income: $68,886
- Top public schools: Beacon Middle School (grade A), Sussex Academy (grade A), Rehoboth Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Delmarva Christian Schools (grade B), Greenwood Mennonite School (grade B), Milford Christian School (grade B+)
- Top places to live: Rehoboth Beach (grade A+), Bethany Beach (grade A+), Millville (grade A minus)
#1. New Castle County, Delaware
- Population: 567,769
- Median home value: $275,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,228 (32% own)
- Median household income: $78,428
- Top public schools: The Charter School of Wilmington (grade A+), Newark Charter School (grade A+), Cab Calloway School of the Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Andrew's School (grade A+), Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+)
- Top places to live: Forty Acres (grade A+), Pike Creek (grade A+), Hockessin (grade A+)
