Best suburbs to live in Delaware
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.
In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Delaware using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.
#7. Newark, Delaware
- Population: 30,655
- Median household income: $67,738
- Median home value: $334,400 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,482 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: The Charter School of Wilmington (grade A+), Newark Charter School (grade A+), First State Montessori Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Sanford School (grade A+)
#6. Claymont, Delaware
- Population: 10,191
- Median household income: $72,840
- Median home value: $248,200 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,208 (46% rent)
- Top public schools: The Charter School of Wilmington (grade A+), First State Montessori Academy (grade A), Pierre S. Dupont Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Archmere Academy (grade A+)
#5. Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
- Population: 11,452
- Median household income: $86,953
- Median home value: $281,800 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,525 (36% rent)
- 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: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Sanford School (grade A+)
#4. Greenville, Delaware
- Population: 2,824
- Median household income: $133,614
- Median home value: $936,500 (50% own)
- Median rent: $1,561 (50% rent)
- Top public schools: The Charter School of Wilmington (grade A+), Cab Calloway School of the Arts (grade A+), Conrad Schools of Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Archmere Academy (grade A+)
#3. North Star, Delaware
- Population: 8,370
- Median household income: $165,179
- Median home value: $508,100 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,479 (13% rent)
- 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: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Sanford School (grade A+)
#2. Pike Creek, Delaware
- Population: 6,975
- Median household income: $129,614
- Median home value: $398,100 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,220 (16% rent)
- 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: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Sanford School (grade A+)
#1. Hockessin, Delaware
- Population: 13,878
- Median household income: $164,848
- Median home value: $546,600 (91% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: The Charter School of Wilmington (grade A+), Cab Calloway School of the Arts (grade A+), Conrad Schools of Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tower Hill School (grade A+), Wilmington Friends School (grade A+), Archmere Academy (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
