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Claymont

Pop. 8,786·8th most expensive in Delaware·Rental market data updated monthly for Claymont, DE
Median rent (all units)
$1,628/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$337
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Claymont · $1,628
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,628/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$74,712/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Claymont's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,536/yr
At $1,628/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Claymont, DE is majority owner-occupied, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,786
Median income
$74,712
Median age
41.5
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
14.7%
26.7%
27.3%
15.1%
16.2%
Under 1814.7%
18–3426.7%
35–5427.3%
55–6415.1%
65+16.2%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
49.4%
31.5%
White49.4%
Black31.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian10.1%
Education (25+)
32.3%
27.3%
35.9%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Claymont, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,984 → $74,712
up 26.7%
Population
9,508 → 8,786
down 7.6%
Renter share
48.1% → 44.1%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.4% → 35.9%
+4.5 pts
Median age
36.7 → 41.5
+4.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,984 to $74,712 across the same window, up 26.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,508 to 8,786 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% change. About 44.1% of households rent today, against 48.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.4% to 35.9%.

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At $1,628/mo, how Claymont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Claymont rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Claymont, DE

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Claymont is $1,628/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,010/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($74,712/yr), Claymont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Claymont an affordable city for renters?

Claymont is considered affordable for renters. At $1,628/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($74,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Claymont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Claymont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in Claymont. The local median household income is $74,712/yr, meaning the typical Claymont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Claymont?

Rent in Claymont has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Claymont rent compare to other cities in Delaware?

Claymont is one of the more affordable cities in Delaware for rent, ranking #8 out of 9 tracked cities at $1,628/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Claymont?

Chester is nearby and more affordable at $1,299/mo, which is $329 less than Claymont.

What percentage of Claymont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of Claymont households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. Claymont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Claymont rent compare to the national average?

Claymont's median rent of $1,628/mo is $337 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Delaware, it ranks #8 out of 9 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,628/mo, rent takes ~26% of Claymont's median household income ($74,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Claymont 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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