Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Smyrna

Affordability in Smyrna, DE

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Smyrna is $1,534 per month and the median household income is $67,048 per year. About 24% of residents rent their homes, meaning the majority of the housing stock is owner-occupied.

The 2 HUD-assisted properties in Smyrna offer income-based options that can provide meaningful savings for eligible renters in this market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Smyrna Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 530 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and population definitions.

Getting Around Smyrna

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Smyrna scores 66 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 46 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools across 1 district serve Smyrna, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Smyrna, DE

The median household income in Smyrna is $67,048 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent in the city is $1,534 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Smyrna can help renters whose incomes fall below program limits spend significantly less than that market-rate median. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on income and program guidelines, not the open market.

• Median household income: $67,048/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,534/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 24% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Smyrna have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a notable concern for affordable housing in this city based on available data.