Across the United States, the quality of life varies significantly from one state to another. While some excel in areas like health care and education, others lag.
According to a study by U.S. News & World Report, Delaware is in the top 20.
Delaware ranked No. 18
Delaware came in as the 18th best state on U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best states overall for 2025.
When examining Delaware’s overall ranking, here is how the First State ranked:
According to U.S. News & World Report, Delaware has an estimated GDP of $103.3 billion and a median income of about $42,639. The state’s population totals 1,051,917, with 44.7% holding a college degree.
To determine the best states for 2025, U.S. News & World Report evaluated all 50 states across 71 metrics within eight categories, using the data to measure how effectively each state serves its residents in various aspects of life.
Neighboring New Jersey ranked 19th, Maryland ranked 20th while Pennsylvania was closer to the bottom at 41.
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Is Delaware one of the best states? Here is one report
