#1 in DE
Sussex County
60.6
Overall score
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Best Counties to Live in Delaware
Compare counties in Delaware by overall score, affordability, economy, schools, safety, taxes, and peace & quiet. Rankings are public-data estimates for comparison and research.
#2 in DE
New Castle County
59.2
Overall score
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Kent County
53.1
Overall score
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| Rank | County | Overall | Economy | Afford. | Schools | Safety | Taxes | Peace & Quiet | Typical home | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County FIPS 10005 | 60.6 | 77.1 | 20.7 | 71.9 | - | 97.6 | 58.9 | $484,542 | $81,497 |
| 2 | New Castle County FIPS 10003 | 59.2 | 70.1 | 53 | 48.3 | 70 | 72.3 | 20.9 | $365,512 | $91,166 |
| 3 | Kent County FIPS 10001 | 53.1 | 62.7 | 42.2 | 62 | 12.5 | 92.3 | 67.7 | $368,542 | $74,477 |