Hartly Authority

Hartly is a high-income, family-oriented village of 199 with home prices 4.0× below the Delaware median.

Hartly, Delaware

Population in Hartly stands at 199 — placing it among the smaller communities of Kent County, Delaware. Median household income reaches $152,813, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Delaware.

Definition and scope

Located in Kent County, Delaware, Hartly operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hartly has approximately 199 residents. The median age is 42.6 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $87,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 88.4%
• Black or African American: 7.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hartly is $152,813. Poverty rate stands at 9.5%. Educational attainment: 5.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hartly:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Hartly is Taylor Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Kent County Supreme Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Aberdeen, Maryland.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 72 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.