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Data from November 2026
The counties of Delaware
Delaware has 3 counties. The most populous is New Castle County (577,961 people); the most expensive homes are in Sussex County ($382,600) and the least expensive in Kent County ($316,600). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Delaware
- Counties
- 3
- each with its own page
- People
- 1M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $352,000
- median value in Delaware
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Delaware
Typical home value by county
- Under $316,600
- $316,600–$352,200
- $352,200–$352,200
- $352,200–$382,600
- $382,600 or more
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People
- Highest
- 577,961
- New Castle County
- Lowest
- 187,604
- Kent County
-
Typical home
- Highest
- $382,600
- Sussex County
- Lowest
- $316,600
- Kent County
-
Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,448
- New Castle County
- Lowest
- $1,238
- Sussex County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $630,200
- New Castle County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Sussex County
The full list
Every county in Delaware
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| New Castle County | 577,961 | $352,200 | $1,448 | $91,166 | $630,200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 255,626 | $382,600 | $1,238 | $81,497 | $541,287 |
| Kent County | 187,604 | $316,600 | $1,354 | $74,477 | $541,287 |
- New Castle $352,200$630,200
- Sussex $382,600$541,287
- Kent $316,600$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Delaware have?
Delaware has 3 counties. The most populous is New Castle County (577,961 people) and the least populous Kent County (187,604), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Delaware has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Sussex County ($382,600) and the least expensive Kent County ($316,600).
Where is rent highest in Delaware?
The highest typical rent is in New Castle County ($1,448 a month) and the lowest in Sussex County ($1,238), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Delaware has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in New Castle County ($630,200). 2 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.