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Housing in New Castle County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in New Castle County averages $1,448/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for New Castle County FMR Area are $1,516 for a studio, $1,650 for 1‑bedroom, $1,964 for 2‑bedroom, $2,355 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,629 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $516 increase for a 2-bedroom in New Castle County shows a 36% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for New Castle County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Delaware at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
