Cost of Living in Wilmington Manor, DE

Population 8,030 · Delaware · Data vintage 2023

77
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Wilmington Manor offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $220,000 — costs less than 3 times median household income of $72,346, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 35 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Wilmington Manor falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Philadelphia's $232,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Wilmington Manor

The median home value in Wilmington Manor is $220,400 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,120/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,346/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 64.8°F and lows of 46.3°F, with about 20.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wilmington Manor has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$220,400
28% below avg
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 75.1%
Renter-occupied 24.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,120
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,734/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
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.3%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
12.1%

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
$72,346
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$41,568
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.0%
Graduate degree 11.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 43.9
Female median age 39.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.8°F
Avg Low
46.3°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453647482878579675646
Low °F 262734445363686759473730
Precip" 3.232.834.163.513.574.674.413.984.383.683.063.85
Snow" 6.17.83.10.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.22.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
282
Max AQI recorded
236
PM2.5 days
127
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wilmington Manor, DE?

Wilmington Manor has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wilmington Manor, DE?

The median gross rent in Wilmington Manor is $1,120 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wilmington Manor?

The median home value in Wilmington Manor is $220,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wilmington Manor?

The median household income in Wilmington Manor is $72,346 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wilmington Manor, DE?

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

Is Wilmington Manor, DE affordable?

Yes, Wilmington Manor is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wilmington Manor?

Wilmington Manor has average high temperatures of 64.8°F and average lows of 46.3°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 20.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wilmington Manor at a Glance

Population
8,030
Median Income
$72,346
Home Value
$220,400
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
64.8°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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