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Best Counties for Families in Delaware 2026

3 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.

All 3 Family-Ranked Counties in Delaware

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Sussex County, DE47.750.4-2.7
2New Castle County, DE46.244.3+1.9
3Kent County, DE41.744.2-2.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Delaware?

Based on the Family lens, Sussex County ranks as the top family county in Delaware with a County Fit Score of 47.7. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Delaware are ranked for families?

We rank 3 counties in Delaware with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.