What are the schools like in Hartly, DE?

Hartly is served primarily by Capital School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hartly?

The median household income in Hartly, DE is $143,153 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hartly, DE?

Hartly has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Hartly, DE affordable or expensive?

Hartly's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hartly is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Hartly has a violent crime rate of 291.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1682.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hartly, DE a Good Place to Live?

Hartly is a small town of 161 in Delaware, with a median household income of $143,153 . Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Hartly stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

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

All Hartly 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: 91.7

Hartly's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hartly costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hartly, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,153	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hartly's violent crime rate is 291.5 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

291.5 /100k

Property Crime

1682.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hartly is served primarily by Capital School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hartly, DE	National Avg
School District	Capital School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hartly sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hartly, DE
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	13.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hartly, DE	National Avg
Population	161	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.5%	22.2%
65 and over	3.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Templeville, MD 4 mi Marydel, MD 4 mi Kenton, DE 5 mi Henderson, MD 7 mi Cheswold, DE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hartly

Hartly, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19953

Hartly vs Other Cities

Hartly, DE vs Templeville, MD Hartly, DE vs Marydel, MD Hartly, DE vs Kenton, DE Hartly, DE vs Henderson, MD Hartly, DE vs Cheswold, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartly, DE affordable or expensive?

Hartly's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hartly roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Hartly, DE?

Hartly's violent crime rate is 291.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1682.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hartly?

Public schools in Hartly are operated by Capital School District. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 1.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hartly, DE a good place to live?

Hartly, DE has a population of 161, a median household income of $143,153, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Hartly?

Hartly averages 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 13.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hartly?

Hartly, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19953.

What is the population of Hartly?

The population of Hartly, Delaware is 161 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hartly?

Key numbers for living in Hartly: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $143,153, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.