Best Job Markets in Delaware
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Delaware based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Rising Sun-Lebanon leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 4,195.
The top three cities are Rising Sun-Lebanon (0.3%), Long Neck (0.6%), and Pike Creek (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Delaware.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 0.3% | 4,195 |
| #2 | Long Neck | 0.6% | 2,372 |
| #3 | Pike Creek | 0.6% | 7,185 |
| #4 | Clayton | 0.9% | 4,086 |
| #5 | Frankford | 1.0% | 883 |
| #6 | Greenwood | 1.0% | 1,800 |
| #7 | New Castle | 1.1% | 5,519 |
| #8 | Odessa | 1.1% | 392 |
| #9 | Bethany Beach | 1.8% | 923 |
| #10 | Ocean View | 1.9% | 2,760 |
| #11 | St. Georges | 2.0% | 1,564 |
| #12 | Rodney Village | 2.1% | 1,318 |
| #13 | Dewey Beach | 2.2% | 328 |
| #14 | Wilmington Manor | 2.5% | 8,030 |
| #15 | Hockessin | 2.6% | 13,608 |
| #16 | Slaughter Beach | 2.6% | 431 |
| #17 | Townsend | 2.6% | 2,792 |
| #18 | South Bethany | 2.7% | 503 |
| #19 | Millsboro | 2.8% | 7,152 |
| #20 | Claymont | 2.9% | 9,543 |
| #21 | Riverview | 3.0% | 2,412 |
| #22 | Georgetown | 3.1% | 7,456 |
| #23 | Highland Acres | 3.6% | 3,661 |
| #24 | Selbyville | 3.6% | 3,005 |
| #25 | Dover Base Housing | 3.8% | 3,026 |
| #26 | North Star | 3.8% | 8,178 |
| #27 | Lewes | 3.9% | 3,415 |
| #28 | Smyrna | 3.9% | 13,031 |
| #29 | Camden | 4.0% | 4,011 |
| #30 | Henlopen Acres | 4.1% | 191 |
| #31 | Bellefonte | 4.3% | 1,507 |
| #32 | Greenville | 4.4% | 3,100 |
| #33 | Dagsboro | 4.6% | 1,350 |
| #34 | Kent Acres | 4.7% | 2,540 |
| #35 | Millville | 4.9% | 2,059 |
| #36 | Elsmere | 5.4% | 6,189 |
| #37 | Glasgow | 5.5% | 16,095 |
| #38 | Harrington | 5.5% | 3,805 |
| #39 | Milford | 5.6% | 12,193 |
| #40 | Middletown | 5.7% | 24,071 |
| #41 | Woodside | 5.8% | 309 |
| #42 | Blades | 6.0% | 1,055 |
| #43 | Brookside | 6.0% | 15,262 |
| #44 | Pike Creek Valley | 6.1% | 11,992 |
| #45 | Bethel | 6.2% | 431 |
| #46 | Newport | 6.3% | 1,209 |
| #47 | Felton | 6.7% | 1,129 |
| #48 | Newark | 6.7% | 30,309 |
| #49 | Frederica | 6.9% | 972 |
| #50 | Delmar | 7.0% | 2,386 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Delaware?
Rising Sun-Lebanon ranks #1 for best job markets in Delaware with a value of 0.3% and a population of 4,195.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Delaware?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Delaware. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Delaware compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Delaware's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.