Best Suburbs to Live in Delaware

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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 . 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 for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Delaware using data from Niche's . 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.

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#7. Newark, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 2,325
- 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+)

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#6. Claymont, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 2,159
- 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+)

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#5. Pike Creek Valley, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 1,178
- 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+)

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#4. Greenville, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 1,001
- 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+)

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#3. North Star, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 669
- 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+)

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#2. Pike Creek, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 271
- 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+)

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#1. Hockessin, Delaware

- Overall Rank: 260
- 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.