Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and a corporate banking and legal hub thanks to the state's business-friendly incorporation laws. The combined city, county, and school-district levy makes Wilmington's effective property tax rate well above the statewide average.
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Wilmington housing market
The 1.9% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Wilmington and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Delaware average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Wilmington buyers. Many Wilmington properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $100/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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