What are the schools like in Townsend, DE?

Townsend is served primarily by Appoquinimink School District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Townsend?

The median household income in Townsend, DE is $147,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Townsend, DE?

Townsend has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Townsend, DE affordable or expensive?

Townsend's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Townsend is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,600 and the median rent is $988 per month.

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

Townsend has a violent crime rate of 34.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 349.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Townsend, DE a Good Place to Live?

Townsend is a small town of 2,728 in Delaware, with a median household income of $147,917 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Townsend stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Townsend 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

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

Metric	Townsend, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$147,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Townsend's violent crime rate is 34.9 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.9 /100k

Property Crime

349.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Townsend is served primarily by Appoquinimink School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Townsend, DE	National Avg
School District	Appoquinimink School District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Townsend sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Townsend, DE
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Townsend, DE	National Avg
Population	2,728	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	5.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Middletown, DE 3 mi Odessa, DE 4 mi Cecilton, MD 9 mi Smyrna, DE 9 mi Clayton, DE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Townsend

Townsend, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19734

Townsend vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Townsend, DE affordable or expensive?

Townsend's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Townsend roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,600 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Townsend, DE?

Townsend's violent crime rate is 34.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 349.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Townsend?

Public schools in Townsend are operated by Appoquinimink School District. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Townsend, DE a good place to live?

Townsend, DE has a population of 2,728, a median household income of $147,917, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Townsend?

Townsend averages 42.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Townsend?

Townsend, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19734.

What is the population of Townsend?

The population of Townsend, Delaware is 2,728 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Townsend?

Key numbers for living in Townsend: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $378,600, median household income $147,917, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Townsend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.