Townsend is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Delaware. With a population of 2,832 people and four associated neighborhoods, Townsend is the 22nd largest community in Delaware. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Townsend, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Townsend, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Townsend’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Townsend does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $153,083.00.

Townsend home prices are not only among the most expensive in Delaware, but Townsend real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Townsend has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Townsend telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 28.03% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Townsend is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Townsend’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Townsend is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

One downside of living in Townsend is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Townsend, the average commute to work is 33.05 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Townsend is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.66% of adults in Townsend have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Townsend in 2022 was $43,805, which is upper middle income relative to Delaware and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $175,220 for a family of four.

Townsend is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Townsend home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Townsend residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Townsend include English, Italian, German, Irish, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Townsend is English. Other important languages spoken here include African languages and Spanish.