Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Claymont, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,440
Population
10,039
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A calming, suburban reprieve along the Delaware River
Riverfront
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Affordable
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Parks
The industrial city of Claymont, Delaware sits along the Delaware River just 25 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This affordable city offers its residents a variety of apartments for rent. If you’re a fan of tree-lined streets and community parks, then Claymont is the place for you. Woodshaven Kruse Park is a town favorite, boasting walking trails, playgrounds, and beautiful grassy areas.
The city offers conveniences such as grocery stores, casual dining, and local shops. The schools in the area have good reputations, such as Claymont Elementary School. Convenient highway access, along with the regional rail at Claymont Station, makes Claymont the perfect town for commuters traveling to major cities nearby for work, such as Philly or Wilmington, Delaware.
Explore the City
Woods Haven Kruse Park has an open running and walking trail that passes through Claymont.
A couple of local residents of Claymont and their two-legged friend walk through Woods Haven Kruse Park.
The newly built Claymont Train Station offers easy access to Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Four-square colonial homes line the streets at the center of Claymont.
North Claymont is situated right next to the Delaware River, with easy access to I-95.
Enjoy the playground at Woods Haven Kruse Park, just outside of North Claymont.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,064
Average: $88,482
Education
3,220
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,524
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Claymont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Claymont, DE is $1,293 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,672 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Claymont has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
802 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Claymont, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
850 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
21 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bellevue State Park (DE)
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Fox Point State Park
- Clayton Park
- Blue Ball Barn
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.