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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Claymont

Claymont, DE has 4 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 676 units. With a median market rent of $1,306 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these income-based options can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 2 properties with inspection scores on record, both rated excellent.

4
Properties
676
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,306/mo

Affordability in Claymont, DE

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Claymont is $1,306 and the median household income is $74,712 annually. About 44% of residents are renters, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing plays a meaningful role in the local rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Claymont in the FBI Crime Data Explorer at this time. For local public safety information, the New Castle County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving Claymont.

  • Flood risk: All 3 assisted properties in Claymont have been mapped for flood zones, and none fall in a high-risk flood area according to HUD-assisted property data.
FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 31 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Claymont

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Claymont has a Walk Score of 31 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 26. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Claymont, including 2 elementary schools and 1 other-level school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$74,712 median income

Cost of Living in Claymont, DE

The median household income in Claymont is $74,712 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,306 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Claymont can help renters whose incomes fall below area limits. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically restricted well below market rate, based on a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI).

  • Median household income: $74,712/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,306/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 44% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Claymont have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a positive sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(2 of 4 scored)
90+ (2)No score (2)

4 properties on the map

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About Claymont

Claymont is a small community in northern Delaware with a modest but notable stock of income-based rental housing -- 3 HUD-assisted properties totaling 390 units. Of the 2 properties with inspection scores on record, both earned excellent ratings, a strong signal of well-maintained housing stock in this area.

Renters make up 44 percent of households in Claymont, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The median asking rent in the broader market sits at $1,306 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, as of 2024), making income-restricted units here a meaningful source of savings for eligible households.

Getting around Claymont relies heavily on a car. Walk Score rates the area at 31 (Car-Dependent) and gives it a bike score of 26, both from Walk Score data. Residents planning daily errands or commutes should factor transportation costs and access into their decision.

On flood risk, none of the 3 mapped properties in Claymont carry a high-risk designation -- a reassuring finding for renters weighing long-term stability.

Eligibility & how to apply

Delaware income limits (2026)Delaware public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Delaware

Helpful guides

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