salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,640 a year. That is $30 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 6 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wilmington Manor?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wilmington Manor
| Size | Wilmington Manor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,065 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,204 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,882 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wilmington Manor 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 Wilmington Manor, so the Delaware figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wilmington Manor
Life in Wilmington Manor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilmington Manor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $128 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $240,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington Manor, DE?
Renting in Wilmington Manor costs a median of about $1,541 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.
How much do I need to make to live in Wilmington Manor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,640 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilmington Manor cheap or expensive?
Wilmington Manor is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $84,207. It ranks 6th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wilmington Manor?
The median homeowner in Wilmington Manor pays $1,408 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Wilmington Manor 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 Wilmington Manor?
The median home value in Wilmington Manor is $240,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
8,214 people live in Wilmington Manor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.