What are the schools like in Pike Creek, DE?

Pike Creek is served primarily by Gateway Charter School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pike Creek?

The median household income in Pike Creek, DE is $129,614 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Pike Creek, DE?

Pike Creek has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pike Creek, DE affordable or expensive?

Pike Creek's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pike Creek is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $398,100 and the median rent is $2,220 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pike Creek, DE?

Pike Creek 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 Pike Creek, DE a Good Place to Live?

Pike Creek is a small town of 6,975 in Delaware, with a median household income of $129,614 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Pike Creek stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Pike Creek 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

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

Metric	Pike Creek, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$398,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,220	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,614	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pike Creek'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

Pike Creek is served primarily by Gateway Charter School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pike Creek, DE	National Avg
School District	Gateway Charter School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pike Creek sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pike Creek, DE
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pike Creek, DE	National Avg
Population	6,975	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	24.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pike Creek Valley, DE 1 mi North Star, DE 2 mi Hockessin, DE 3 mi Greenville, DE 5 mi Newport, DE 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Pike Creek

Pike Creek, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19808

Pike Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pike Creek, DE affordable or expensive?

Pike Creek's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pike Creek roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $398,100 and median rent is $2,220/month.

What is the crime rate in Pike Creek, DE?

Pike Creek'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 Pike Creek?

Public schools in Pike Creek are operated by Gateway Charter School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pike Creek, DE a good place to live?

Pike Creek, DE has a population of 6,975, a median household income of $129,614, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Pike Creek?

Pike Creek averages 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pike Creek?

Pike Creek, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19808.

What is the population of Pike Creek?

The population of Pike Creek, Delaware is 6,975 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pike Creek?

Key numbers for living in Pike Creek: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $398,100, median household income $129,614, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pike Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.