Harrington, DE

Located in central Delaware where Route 13 meets Route 14, Harrington offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the rest of Kent County. Home to just under 4,000 residents, the city grew around a historic railroad junction and still maintains a close-knit, rural character. Its biggest claim to fame is the Delaware State Fairgrounds, which transforms the quiet community every July into a bustling hub of carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, and classic fair food.

ATTRLee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0

For everyday living, local students attend the Lake Forest School District, while Harrington Raceway and Casino offers casual dining and entertainment throughout the year. When you need larger shopping centers, major medical facilities, or colleges, Dover is an easy twenty-minute drive north. You are also within an hour of both the Delaware beaches and Maryland's Eastern Shore, making Harrington an appealing, budget-friendly home base for anyone who values open space and easy travel.