Best counties to raise a family in Delaware
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 2025 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
- Niche grades: good for families (B+), public schools (B), cost of living (B-), weather (B-), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 185,043
- Median household income: $72,872
- Median home value: $290,600
- Top places to live: Highland Acres (A), Kent Acres (B+), Wyoming (B+)
#2. Sussex County
- Niche grades: good for families (A-), public schools (B+), cost of living (B), weather (B-), outdoor activities (A-)
- Population: 247,799
- Median household income: $78,162
- Median home value: $353,300
- Top places to live: Rehoboth Beach (A+), Lewes (A), Ocean View (B+)
#1. New Castle County
- Niche grades: good for families (A+), public schools (A-), cost of living (B-), weather (B-), outdoor activities (A)
- Population: 573,030
- Median household income: $89,901
- Median home value: $329,800
- Top places to live: Forty Acres (A+), Hockessin (A+), Pike Creek (A+)
