Delaware Gazetteer
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Henlopen Acres | Sussex | 393 |
| 2. | Town of Bethany Beach | Sussex | 313 |
| 3. | City of Rehoboth Beach | Sussex | 305 |
| 4. | Town of Fenwick Island | Sussex | 301 |
| 5. | Town of Dewey Beach | Sussex | 261 |
| 6. | Hockessin Census Designated Place | New Castle | 255 |
| 7. | Town of South Bethany | Sussex | 248 |
| 8. | North Star Census Designated Place | New Castle | 241 |
| 9. | Village of Ardencroft | New Castle | 223 |
| 10. | Village of Ardentown | New Castle | 219 |
| 11. | Village of Arden | New Castle | 217 |
| 12. | City of Lewes | Sussex | 215 |
| 13. | Greenville Census Designated Place | New Castle | 207 |
| 14. | Saint Georges Census Designated Place | New Castle | 189 |
| 15. | Pike Creek Census Designated Place | New Castle | 184 |
| 16. | Port Penn Census Designated Place | New Castle | 184 |
| 17. | Town of Millville | Sussex | 174 |
| 18. | Town of Ocean View | Sussex | 168 |
| 19. | Town of Slaughter Beach | Sussex | 167 |
| 20. | Town of Bethel | Sussex | 164 |
