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About
Life in Smyrna
Smyrna is a community of 13,031 people in Delaware. The median household income is $67,048, median rent runs about $1,534 per month, and median home values are around $291,400. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Smyrna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Sierra Leone
Who lives in Smyrna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Smyrna, the largest foreign-born group is from Sierra Leone (30.7%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above DE average
Rent, home values, and income in Smyrna
In Smyrna, rent runs 9% above the DE average, and home values are 17% below the DE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,353
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $403,812 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above DE average
Unemployment in Smyrna
Unemployment in Kent County, which includes Smyrna, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the DE average.
Unemployment rate
Smyrna: Kent County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kent County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Smyrna Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.4 min avg
How Smyrna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Smyrna, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 65% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Smyrna runs 65% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
544.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,012.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Smyrna Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kent County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kent County, which includes Smyrna, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kent County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kent County, which includes Smyrna, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kent County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Smyrna has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
13.2"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 28°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.08" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.21" |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.72" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.89" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.92" |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.06" |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Smyrna
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Smyrna's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Dover
Dover Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 11.8 mi away · Dover
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Smyrna
Smyrna's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Smyrna (within 15 miles)
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
7.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,867 students · in-state tuition $5,445 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,539 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,398 students · in-state tuition $11,214 · 45% graduate · median earnings $51,864 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First State National Historical Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Smyrna
Smyrna has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First State National Historical Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayGreat Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
51 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
51 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
52 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
52 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Smyrna
Smyrna Public Library
107 South Main Street, Smyrna
Cities Near Smyrna
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Smyrna FAQ
Is Smyrna, Delaware affordable?⌄
Smyrna's median rent is $1,534/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,048/year. Median home value is $291,400.
Is Smyrna, Delaware safe?⌄
Smyrna's violent crime rate was 544 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2012 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Smyrna, Delaware?⌄
Kent County, which includes Smyrna, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Smyrna, Delaware?⌄
The cost of living in Smyrna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,534/month and median household income is $67,048/year. The median home value is $291,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Smyrna, Delaware?⌄
The average commute in Smyrna is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from