What are the schools like in Claymont, DE?

Claymont is served primarily by Brandywine School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Claymont?

The median household income in Claymont, DE is $72,840 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Claymont, DE?

Claymont 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.

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

Q: Is Claymont, DE affordable or expensive?

Claymont's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Claymont is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,200 and the median rent is $1,208 per month.

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

Claymont 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 Claymont, DE a Good Place to Live?

Claymont is a small city of 10,191 in Delaware, with a median household income of $72,840 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Claymont stands out for solid school ratings (B).

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

All Claymont 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

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

Metric	Claymont, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,208	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,840	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Claymont'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

Claymont is served primarily by Brandywine School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Claymont, DE	National Avg
School District	Brandywine School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Claymont, DE	National Avg
Population	10,191	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ardentown, DE 1 mi Ardencroft, DE 1 mi Arden, DE 2 mi Boothwyn, PA 2 mi Linwood, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Claymont

Claymont, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19703

Claymont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claymont, DE affordable or expensive?

Claymont's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Claymont roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $248,200 and median rent is $1,208/month.

What is the crime rate in Claymont, DE?

Claymont'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 Claymont?

Public schools in Claymont are operated by Brandywine School District. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Claymont, DE a good place to live?

Claymont, DE has a population of 10,191, a median household income of $72,840, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Claymont?

Claymont 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 ZIP codes are in Claymont?

Claymont, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19703.

What is the population of Claymont?

The population of Claymont, Delaware is 10,191 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Claymont?

Key numbers for living in Claymont: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $248,200, median household income $72,840, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Claymont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.