What are the schools like in Delmar, DE?

Delmar is served primarily by Delmar School District. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.

What is the median household income in Delmar?

The median household income in Delmar, DE is $55,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

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

Q: Is Delmar, DE affordable or expensive?

Delmar's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delmar is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $212,800 and the median rent is $939 per month.

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

Delmar has a violent crime rate of 614.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2281.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Delmar, DE?

Delmar has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

Is Delmar, DE a Good Place to Live?

Delmar is a small town of 2,398 in Delaware, with a median household income of $55,625 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Delmar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Delmar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delmar 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: 95.1

Delmar's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delmar costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delmar, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$212,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Delmar's violent crime rate is 614.3 per 100,000 residents — 62% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

614.3 /100k

Property Crime

2281.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Delmar is served primarily by Delmar School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delmar, DE	National Avg
School District	Delmar School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delmar sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delmar, DE
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Delmar, DE	National Avg
Population	2,398	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delmar, MD 2 mi Parsonsburg, MD 7 mi Laurel, DE 7 mi Salisbury, MD 7 mi Bethel, DE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Delmar

Delmar, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19940

Delmar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmar, DE affordable or expensive?

Delmar's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delmar roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $212,800 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Delmar, DE?

Delmar's violent crime rate is 614.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2281.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delmar?

Public schools in Delmar are operated by Delmar School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delmar, DE a good place to live?

Delmar, DE has a population of 2,398, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Delmar?

Delmar averages 47.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delmar?

Delmar, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19940.

What is the population of Delmar?

The population of Delmar, Delaware is 2,398 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delmar?

Key numbers for living in Delmar: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $212,800, median household income $55,625, crime index 140 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delmar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.