What are the schools like in Ardentown, DE?

School district data for Ardentown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ardentown?

The median household income in Ardentown, DE is $81,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Ardentown, DE?

Ardentown has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.0 inches.

Ardentown, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ardentown, DE affordable or expensive?

Ardentown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ardentown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $340,000 and the median rent is $1,464 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ardentown, DE?

Ardentown has a violent crime rate of 311.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1264.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ardentown, DE a Good Place to Live?

Ardentown is a small town of 223 in Delaware, with a median household income of $81,250 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Ardentown stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ardentown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ardentown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Ardentown's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ardentown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ardentown, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$340,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,464	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ardentown's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.9 /100k

Property Crime

1264.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ardentown, DE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ardentown sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ardentown, DE
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.0"

Demographics

Metric	Ardentown, DE	National Avg
Population	223	—
Median Age	57.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	35.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ardencroft, DE 0 mi Arden, DE 0 mi Claymont, DE 1 mi Boothwyn, PA 3 mi Bellefonte, DE 3 mi

Ardentown vs Other Cities

Ardentown, DE vs Ardencroft, DE Ardentown, DE vs Arden, DE Ardentown, DE vs Claymont, DE Ardentown, DE vs Boothwyn, PA Ardentown, DE vs Bellefonte, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ardentown, DE affordable or expensive?

Ardentown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ardentown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $340,000 and median rent is $1,464/month.

What is the crime rate in Ardentown, DE?

Ardentown's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1264.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ardentown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ardentown, DE a good place to live?

Ardentown, DE has a population of 223, a median household income of $81,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ardentown?

Ardentown averages 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 12.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ardentown?

The population of Ardentown, Delaware is 223 with a median age of 57.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ardentown?

Key numbers for living in Ardentown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $340,000, median household income $81,250, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ardentown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.