What are the schools like in Henlopen Acres, DE?

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

What is the median household income in Henlopen Acres?

The median household income in Henlopen Acres, DE is $168,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Henlopen Acres, DE?

Henlopen Acres has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Henlopen Acres, DE affordable or expensive?

Henlopen Acres's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Henlopen Acres is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Henlopen Acres, DE?

Henlopen Acres has a violent crime rate of 195.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 917.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henlopen Acres, DE a Good Place to Live?

Henlopen Acres is a small town of 193 in Delaware, with a median household income of $168,750 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Henlopen Acres stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Henlopen Acres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Henlopen Acres 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

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

Metric	Henlopen Acres, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$168,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Henlopen Acres's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

195.1 /100k

Property Crime

917.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Henlopen Acres, 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	81.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henlopen Acres sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henlopen Acres, DE
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Henlopen Acres, DE	National Avg
Population	193	—
Median Age	69.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.3%	22.2%
65 and over	59.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rehoboth Beach, DE 1 mi Dewey Beach, DE 2 mi Lewes, DE 5 mi Long Neck, DE 8 mi Milton, DE 13 mi

Henlopen Acres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henlopen Acres, DE affordable or expensive?

Henlopen Acres's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Henlopen Acres roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Henlopen Acres, DE?

Henlopen Acres's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Henlopen Acres?

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

Is Henlopen Acres, DE a good place to live?

Henlopen Acres, DE has a population of 193, a median household income of $168,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Henlopen Acres?

Henlopen Acres averages 46.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Henlopen Acres?

The population of Henlopen Acres, Delaware is 193 with a median age of 69.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henlopen Acres?

Key numbers for living in Henlopen Acres: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $168,750, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henlopen Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.