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State economy

Delaware economy

Delaware's unemployment rate was 4.6% in September 2026, down from 4.7% the month before and 5.2% a year earlier. That ranks 40 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 0.50 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 1,300 (+0.3%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +4.0% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $99,800 in 2025.

4.6%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate4.6%Rank 40 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range3.5–13.4%Low Aug 2018 · high May 2020
Nonfarm jobs0.50M+0.3% in a year · rank 29
Home prices (FHFA)+4.0%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +44%
Median household income$99,8002025 · rank 15 of 51

Delaware: unemployment rate

Delaware unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 4.6%; high 13.4% on May 1, 2020; low 3.3% on Dec 1, 2006.2.5%5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%15.0%20082010201220142016201820202022202420264.6%High 13.4%Low 3.3%

Delaware: jobs, change from a year earlier

Delaware nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.3%; high +12.2% on Apr 1, 2021; low -14.3% on Apr 1, 2020.-20%-10%0%10%20%20052010201520202025+0.3%High +12.2%Low -14.3%

Delaware: home prices, change from a year earlier

Delaware FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +4.0%; high +18.0% on Apr 1, 2022; low -6.9% on Jul 1, 2011.-10%-5%0%5%10%15%20%20052010201520202025+4.0%High +18.0%Low -6.9%

Delaware: median household income

Delaware median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $99,800; high $99,800 on Jul 1, 2025; low $22,980 on Jul 1, 1985.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$99,800Low $22,980

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).