Delaware
Ranked #28 of 51 for housing affordability
50Moderate
Median Home Price
🏠$350K
5.1x income
Median Rent
🔑$1K
31.5% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$69K
Population: 1,018,396
Homeownership
🏡70.0%
1,165 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉18,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨7,200
Price-to-Income
📊5.1x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️14.9%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Delaware
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 50 | $340K | $1K | $69K | 31.5% |
Housing Policies
low-income housing tax creditsDelaware State Housing Authority programs