Cost of Living in Highland Acres, DE

Population 3,661 · Delaware · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Highland Acres a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $294,000.

Geographically, Highland Acres is about 60 miles east of Baltimore, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 34% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 96
Rent 107

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Highland Acres

The median home value in Highland Acres is $293,600 — 4% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,412/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,685/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Delaware's top state income tax rate is 6.6% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. Overall, Highland Acres has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$293,600
4% below avg
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
7% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,173
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,492
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR
$2,278
Owner-occupied 84.4%
Renter-occupied 15.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,412
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,026/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.2%
Carpooled
7.6%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
6.7%
Work from home
5.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.6%
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$101,685
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,702
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.0%
Graduate degree 11.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 42.9
Female median age 42.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
62.1%
Good air days/yr
207
Max AQI recorded
210
PM2.5 days
138
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Highland Acres, DE?

Highland Acres has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Highland Acres, DE?

The median gross rent in Highland Acres is $1,412 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Highland Acres?

The median home value in Highland Acres is $293,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Highland Acres?

The median household income in Highland Acres is $101,685 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Highland Acres, DE?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Highland Acres is 0.0%. The Delaware state income tax top rate is 6.6%.

Is Highland Acres, DE affordable?

Highland Acres is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

Highland Acres at a Glance

Population
3,661
Median Income
$101,685
Home Value
$293,600
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
0.0%
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