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What Is the Average Rent in Houston town, Delaware?

$867/month 17.4%vs 2023 ($1,050)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Houston town, Delaware is $867/month (±$180), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $310,900 (±$58,836), and the median household income is $68,889/year. The unemployment rate in Kent County, Delaware was 5.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Houston town, Delaware

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$867
Median Home Value$310,900
Median Household Income$68,889
Total Housing Units236
Renter-Occupied Units34
Renter-Occupied Share14%
Households Paying 50%+ Income8 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)5.2%

How does Houston town, Delaware compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Delaware.

Higher rent than 6% of cities in Delaware · 60th of 63

Cheapest: Bowers town($850)
Priciest: Hockessin CDP($3,501)
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1Hockessin CDP$3,501
2Dewey Beach town$2,536
3Pike Creek CDP$2,262
… 56 more …
60Houston town(you are here)$867
61Bowers town$850
62Felton town$848
63Lewes city$381

ZIP codes in Houston town

1 ZIP code overlap Houston town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Houston town, Delaware?

The median gross rent in Houston town, Delaware is $867/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Houston town, Delaware?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Houston town, Delaware is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Houston town, Delaware?

The median home value in Houston town, Delaware is $310,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Houston town are rent-burdened?

In Houston town, Delaware, 8 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Houston town, Delaware?

The median household income in Houston town, Delaware is $68,889/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $867 has a margin of error of ±$180. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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