salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way. Most homes (75.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,760 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Delaware cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Delaware. It is number 9 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Smyrna?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Smyrna
| Size | Smyrna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,515 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,438 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,839 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Smyrna 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 Smyrna, so the Delaware figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Smyrna
Life in Smyrna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Smyrna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $353 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $291,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Smyrna, DE?
Renting in Smyrna costs a median of about $1,669 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.
How much do I need to make to live in Smyrna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,760 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Smyrna cheap or expensive?
Smyrna is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $72,311. It ranks 9th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Smyrna?
The median homeowner in Smyrna pays $1,353 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Smyrna 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 Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $291,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,165 people live in Smyrna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.