Highest Income Cities in Delaware
Cities ranked by highest median household income · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the highest income cities in Delaware based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest median household income from highest to lowest. Hockessin leads the ranking with a value of $172,695 and a population of 13,608.
The top three cities are Hockessin ($172,695), North Star ($167,664), and Townsend ($153,083). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national highest income cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Delaware.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hockessin | $172,695 | 13,608 |
| #2 | North Star | $167,664 | 8,178 |
| #3 | Townsend | $153,083 | 2,792 |
| #4 | Hartly | $148,153 | 160 |
| #5 | St. Georges | $146,944 | 1,564 |
| #6 | Rehoboth Beach | $141,250 | 1,388 |
| #7 | Greenville | $139,541 | 3,100 |
| #8 | Pike Creek | $135,703 | 7,185 |
| #9 | Ardencroft | $125,125 | 187 |
| #10 | Fenwick Island | $120,625 | 383 |
| #11 | Magnolia | $116,667 | 237 |
| #12 | Middletown | $115,252 | 24,071 |
| #13 | South Bethany | $111,667 | 503 |
| #14 | Glasgow | $109,803 | 16,095 |
| #15 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | $109,167 | 4,195 |
| #16 | Dewey Beach | $107,917 | 328 |
| #17 | Bethany Beach | $105,833 | 923 |
| #18 | Clayton | $103,211 | 4,086 |
| #19 | Highland Acres | $101,685 | 3,661 |
| #20 | Houston | $100,208 | 456 |
| #21 | Slaughter Beach | $96,500 | 431 |
| #22 | Port Penn | $95,287 | 477 |
| #23 | Pike Creek Valley | $93,896 | 11,992 |
| #24 | Millville | $93,409 | 2,059 |
| #25 | New Castle | $92,565 | 5,519 |
| #26 | Lewes | $92,375 | 3,415 |
| #27 | Bethel | $91,111 | 431 |
| #28 | Bear | $88,985 | 22,604 |
| #29 | Ocean View | $88,021 | 2,760 |
| #30 | Odessa | $86,875 | 392 |
| #31 | Bellefonte | $86,667 | 1,507 |
| #32 | Riverview | $85,833 | 2,412 |
| #33 | Selbyville | $81,845 | 3,005 |
| #34 | Ardentown | $81,250 | 269 |
| #35 | Arden | $80,417 | 600 |
| #36 | Edgemoor | $79,572 | 6,671 |
| #37 | Delaware City | $78,333 | 1,976 |
| #38 | Millsboro | $77,750 | 7,152 |
| #39 | Woodside | $77,176 | 309 |
| #40 | Bowers | $76,406 | 273 |
| #41 | Elsmere | $76,378 | 6,189 |
| #42 | Claymont | $75,808 | 9,543 |
| #43 | Cheswold | $75,000 | 1,833 |
| #44 | Lincoln | $74,712 | 1,639 |
| #45 | Frankford | $74,583 | 883 |
| #46 | Harrington | $72,606 | 3,805 |
| #47 | Wilmington Manor | $72,346 | 8,030 |
| #48 | Greenwood | $72,063 | 1,800 |
| #49 | Brookside | $72,031 | 15,262 |
| #50 | Kent Acres | $71,848 | 2,540 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the highest income in Delaware?
Hockessin ranks #1 for highest income cities in Delaware with a value of $172,695 and a population of 13,608.
How many cities are ranked for highest income cities in Delaware?
There are 50 cities ranked for highest income cities in Delaware. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Delaware compare to other states for highest income cities?
You can compare Delaware's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national highest income cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.