Special Interest
Housing in Kent County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kent County averages $1,354/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Delaware median of $1,401 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kent County FMR Area are $1,252 for a studio, $1,260 for 1‑bedroom, $1,589 for 2‑bedroom, $2,210 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,470 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $235 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kent County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kent County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Delaware at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
