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Is Claymont, DE expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 41 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,72055% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,577about $6,715/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$276,60017% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,800 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Delaware cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Delaware. It is number 19 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Claymont
$2,720
Seaford
$1,691
Wilmington Manor
$1,541
Georgetown
$1,484
Millsboro
$2,093
Pike Creek
$2,380
Edgemoor
$1,403

How much do households earn in Claymont?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
35.2%
$100k–150k
17.6%
$150k+
8.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Claymont

SizeClaymontU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,354$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,282$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,747$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,274$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Claymont overall?

Everyday prices in Delaware overall are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
102
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
104
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Claymont, so the Delaware figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Claymont

🏛️ Property tax$1,813a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Claymont

Commute to work26.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Claymont?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $801 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,720
Owning
$1,919

Owning assumes a typical $276,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Claymont, DE?

Renting in Claymont costs a median of about $2,720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.

How much do I need to make to live in Claymont?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,800 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Claymont cheap or expensive?

Claymont is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.5% of the typical household income of $80,577. It ranks 19th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Claymont?

The median homeowner in Claymont pays $1,813 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Claymont more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Delaware are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Claymont?

The median home value in Claymont is $276,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

8,786 people live in Claymont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.