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Area data

Newark, DE — ZIP 19717

Population: 6,036 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,830/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
246

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Paruszewski Farm Strip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
63
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
14 min

Employment & development

Total county employment
263,867
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,360

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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