Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Smyrna
Smyrna, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,429
Population
15,016
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A waterfront community with more than 250 years of history.
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Waterfront
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Industry
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Location
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Smyrna got its name from a Greek seaport in present-day Turkey, and that sense of history still runs through every stretch of the Duck Creek waterfront. Sitting squarely between Dover and Wilmington, this small Delaware town offers a quieter pace without pulling you too far from the action of the state's larger cities. Downtown Smyrna has seen real investment in recent years, with an updated library, new civic infrastructure, and a growing base of local employers that keeps the community steadily humming. Legacy Distilling is a newer standout that has become a genuine gathering spot for locals.
The rental market here leans toward townhomes and low-rise apartment communities, making it a solid option for those who want more square footage without the density of a bigger city. Renters can find well-sized one- and two-bedroom floor plans at rates that undercut much of the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. Originally known as Duck Creek Cross Roads before being renamed in 1806, Smyrna carries more than 250 years of character into a town that's quietly reinventing itself for a new era.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,749
Average: $84,432
Education
2,686
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,326
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smyrna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Smyrna, DE is $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,506 for two bedrooms, and $1,578 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smyrna has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
835 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Smyrna, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
North Smyrna Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
505 Students
Public
Grades K-5
538 Students
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Public
Grades K-5
724 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,027 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,807 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
- Blackbird State Forest
- Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village
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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 February 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.