salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,200 a year. That is $46 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 18 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pike Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pike Creek
| Size | Pike Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,859 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pike Creek overall?
Everyday prices in Delaware overall are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pike Creek, so the Delaware figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pike Creek
Life in Pike Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pike Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $552 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $422,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pike Creek, DE?
Renting in Pike Creek costs a median of about $2,380 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.
How much do I need to make to live in Pike Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,200 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pike Creek cheap or expensive?
Pike Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $150,596. It ranks 18th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pike Creek?
The median homeowner in Pike Creek pays $3,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Pike Creek 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 Pike Creek?
The median home value in Pike Creek is $422,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,129 people live in Pike Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.