Living in Harrington, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrington · Census data 2020–2024
Harrington has 3,838 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $72,679 (14% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $221,900, the median rent is $1,277/month.
Harrington at a glance
- Population
- 3,838
- Median age
- 32.2State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $72,679State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $221,900State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,277/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Harrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Delaware median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrington the median home value is $221,900, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
Harrington median household income
The median household income in Harrington is $72,679 and the income per person is $34,885. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Harrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,760
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.23
Harrington demographics
- Population
- 3,838
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 32.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 1,718
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrington ›
Education in Harrington
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Harrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Harrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington | 3,838 | $72,679 | $221,900 | $1,277 |
| Houston | 456 | $68,889 | $310,900 | $867 |
| Felton | 1,294 | $59,896 | $285,900 | $848 |
| Riverview | 2,596 | $93,162 | $319,900 | — |
| Frederica | 1,062 | $80,924 | $215,100 | $1,203 |
| Milford | 12,803 | $59,464 | $296,900 | $1,260 |
| Greenwood | 1,564 | $73,345 | $252,200 | $1,316 |
| Lincoln | 1,873 | $107,690 | $262,100 | — |
| Woodside East | 2,274 | $61,142 | $330,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Harrington, DE?
The median household income in Harrington is $72,679, 14% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrington?
The median home value in Harrington is $221,900, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Harrington?
The median gross rent in Harrington is $1,277 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Harrington, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Delaware median.
What is the median age in Harrington?
The median age in Harrington is 32.2 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Harrington?
The average commute to work in Harrington is 25 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrington?
The unemployment rate in Harrington is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrington?
27.9% of adults in Harrington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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