What does housing cost in Wilmington in 2026?

Housing in Wilmington runs to about €1,015 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Wilmington?

Asking rent in Wilmington stands at 1,187 €/month.

What are property prices in Wilmington?

To buy in Wilmington, expect 224,500 €.

Cost of Living in Wilmington, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Wilmington — 2026

Wilmington has 71,124 residents and lies in Delaware. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,015 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 191,897 €. Median income is 47,242 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 26% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Wilmington

Rent

Median rent: 1,015 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 191,897 €

Income

Median household income: 47,242 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,628 €/year

Quality of life — Wilmington

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

31,4 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

22,5 %

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