What are the schools like in Greenwood, DE?

Greenwood is served primarily by Woodbridge School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Greenwood?

The median household income in Greenwood, DE is $68,418 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Greenwood, DE?

Greenwood has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Greenwood, DE affordable or expensive?

Greenwood's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenwood is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,300 and the median rent is $1,299 per month.

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

Greenwood has a violent crime rate of 89.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenwood, DE a Good Place to Live?

Greenwood is a small town of 1,556 in Delaware, with a median household income of $68,418 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Greenwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greenwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greenwood 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

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

Metric	Greenwood, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,299	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,418	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greenwood's violent crime rate is 89.0 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.0 /100k

Property Crime

1157.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Greenwood is served primarily by Woodbridge School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenwood, DE	National Avg
School District	Woodbridge School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenwood sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenwood, DE
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Greenwood, DE	National Avg
Population	1,556	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Greenwood

Greenwood, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19950

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood, DE affordable or expensive?

Greenwood's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greenwood roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,300 and median rent is $1,299/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenwood, DE?

Greenwood's violent crime rate is 89.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenwood?

Public schools in Greenwood are operated by Woodbridge School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenwood, DE a good place to live?

Greenwood, DE has a population of 1,556, a median household income of $68,418, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Greenwood?

Greenwood averages 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenwood?

Greenwood, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19950.

What is the population of Greenwood?

The population of Greenwood, Delaware is 1,556 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greenwood?

Key numbers for living in Greenwood: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $207,300, median household income $68,418, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.