Claymont is a census-designated place in New Castle County; it is 1.1 miles from both, Ardentown and Ardencroft, and 1.4 miles from Brandywine. Claymont has a strategic location between major cities in Delaware and proximity to cities in Pennsylvania as well. It has a below-average unemployment rate of 3.8% which is a sign of its economic wealth and the most common industries in the city are finance, healthcare, and construction.