Farmland cash rent in Delaware.
USDA's 2025 survey puts Delaware's average cropland at $104/acre, irrigated at $189/acre, pasture at $55/acre. County figures below vary widely with soil and local demand — 3 counties in Delaware have published data (average county soil productivity index 0.55).
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| County | Cropland | Irrigated | Pasture | Soil (NCCPI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $98.5 | — | — | 0.55 |
| New Castle County | $110 | $225 | — | 0.60 |
| Sussex County | $106 | $137 | — | 0.49 |
Dollars per acre per year, latest published year per series (survey years can differ by county). “—” means USDA withholds that series for the county; those price at the state average in our tool, labeled as such. Source: USDA NASS cash rents survey. Soil is the county's average NCCPI from USDA SSURGO. Planning-grade — not an appraisal.