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Cost to Own a Home in Delaware
The average effective property tax rate across Delaware is 0.510%, against a national median of 0.837%. Residential electricity averages 19.38¢ per kWh. Pick a county for the full monthly cost breakdown.
Every county in Delaware
| County | Tax rate | Median home | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 0.741% | $329,800 | $2,444 |
| Sussex County | 0.331% | $353,300 | $1,171 |
| Kent County | 0.458% | $290,600 | $1,331 |