Best Cities for Families in Delaware (2026)

Rehoboth Beach is the #1 ranked city in Delaware with 87.40 (family score). This ranking includes 30 Delaware cities with available data.

#1
Rehoboth Beach
87.40
Pop. 1,388
#2
Newark
73.60
Pop. 30,309
#3
Wilmington
71.30
Pop. 71,124
#4
New Castle
70.10
Pop. 5,519
#5
Milford
69.00
Pop. 12,193
#6
Dover
67.80
Pop. 39,491
#7
Wyoming
64.40
Pop. 1,789
#8
Millsboro
57.50
Pop. 7,152
#9
Harrington
57.50
Pop. 3,805
#10
Smyrna
55.20
Pop. 13,031
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All 30 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Rehoboth Beach1,38887.40
2Newark30,30973.60
3Wilmington71,12471.30
4New Castle5,51970.10
5Milford12,19369.00
6Dover39,49167.80
7Wyoming1,78964.40
8Millsboro7,15257.50
9Harrington3,80557.50
10Smyrna13,03155.20
11Lewes3,41552.90
12Bridgeville2,66150.60
13Milton3,46948.30
14Delaware City1,97647.10
15Elsmere6,18947.10
16Delmar2,38647.10
17Greenwood1,80047.10
18Seaford8,25544.80
19Dagsboro1,35044.80
20Georgetown7,45642.50
21Laurel4,04342.50
22Middletown24,07141.40
23Felton1,12939.10
24Newport1,20936.80
25Blades1,05534.50
26Selbyville3,00534.50
27Ocean View2,76033.30
28Camden4,01132.20
29Clayton4,08632.20
30Cheswold1,83327.60

Methodology

Cities in Delaware are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in delaware?
Rehoboth Beach ranks #1 with 87.40 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in delaware?
1. Rehoboth Beach (87.40), 2. Newark (73.60), 3. Wilmington (71.30), 4. New Castle (70.10), 5. Milford (69.00)
How many cities in Delaware are ranked?
This ranking includes 30 cities in Delaware with available data.

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