Best Cities for Remote Workers in Delaware
Delaware ranks #24 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 52.5. North Star is its best city for remote workers at 66.5.
- Delaware, all states
- #24 of 50
- Population
- 7,834
Delaware for Remote Workers: The Full Picture
Delaware ranks #24 out of 50 for remote workers — a reasonable choice, though not without tradeoffs. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. Delaware's cost of living (index: 99.8) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.
The high work-from-home rate of 12.9% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The tax environment is favorable at 6.52% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 62/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $406,074, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1North Star | A+ | 66.5 | 72.3 | 51 | 100 | 7,834 |
| 2Hockessin | A+ | 64.9 | 72.1 | 36 | 100 | 13,439 |
| 3Pike Creek | A+ | 64.8 | 68.8 | 51 | 91 | 7,129 |
| 4Middletown | A | 62.7 | 64.5 | 60 | 67 | 24,661 |
| 5Pike Creek Valley | B+ | 59.5 | 60.8 | 61 | 59 | 12,431 |
| 6Millsboro | C+ | 58.7 | 55.7 | 69 | 38 | 7,424 |
| 7Glasgow | B | 57.8 | 58.5 | 56 | 69 | 15,546 |
| 8Bear | C+ | 56.8 | 54.1 | 62 | 49 | 22,370 |
| 9Wilmington Manor | C+ | 56.7 | 52.9 | 72 | 38 | 8,214 |
| 10Milford | C | 56.3 | 51.9 | 72 | 21 | 12,803 |
| 11Claymont | C+ | 55.7 | 53.3 | 69 | 35 | 8,786 |
| 12Brookside | C | 53.0 | 49.9 | 67 | 38 | 15,115 |
| 13Elsmere | C | 51.7 | 50.6 | 71 | 29 | 6,203 |
| 14Newark | C+ | 51.2 | 55.6 | 60 | 42 | 30,330 |
| 15Smyrna | D | 51.2 | 47.6 | 68 | 28 | 13,165 |
| 16Seaford | D | 51.2 | 46.2 | 78 | 17 | 8,485 |
| 17Dover | D | 50.3 | 44.9 | 72 | 32 | 39,837 |
| 18Edgemoor | D | 49.7 | 46.9 | 67 | 21 | 6,349 |
| 19Wilmington | D | 49.2 | 46.9 | 72 | 32 | 71,727 |
| 20Georgetown | D | 47.1 | 42.8 | 70 | 13 | 7,660 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: Delaware for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delaware a good state for remote workers?
Delaware ranks #24 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 52.5/100. Its strongest relevant category is Fiscal Health (67/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (24/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Delaware?
North Star ranks #1 in Delaware for remote workers with a score of 66.5/100, followed by Hockessin and Pike Creek.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Delaware?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.