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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 7% above the typical state.
Short answer
Delaware is in the lower half of 48 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of house cleaning search demand, with 46 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $13.50, 7% above the typical state ($12.66).
BTop searches
What people in Delaware search for
The most-searched house cleaning terms in Delaware, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Delaware | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| carpet cleaning | 1K-10K | $5.14 |
| clean carpet | 1K-10K | $5.14 |
| gutter cleaning | 100-1K | $85.12 |
| gutter cleaning service | 100-1K | $49.79 |
| commercial cleaning services | 100-1K | $37.61 |
| commercial housekeeping services | 100-1K | $37.61 |
| commercial office cleaning service | 100-1K | $37.61 |
| dryer vent cleaners near meNear me | 100-1K | $17.00 |
| cleaning | 100-1K | $16.98 |
| cleaning company near meNear me | 100-1K | $15.99 |
| house cleaning services | 100-1K | $15.40 |
| home cleaning services | 100-1K | $15.40 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Delaware, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a cleaning company in Delaware
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $13.50 median bid estimate sits close to the $12.66 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $37.61 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C4 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 78, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Delaware compares
Delaware against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | New Hampshire | 52 | $13.03 | 47 |
| 41 | Maine | 49 | $9.40 | 45 |
| 42 | Delaware | 46 | $13.50 | 78 |
| 43 | West Virginia | 44 | $5.49 | 45 |
| 44 | Montana | 36 | $6.34 | 40 |
| Typical state (median) | $12.66 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for cleaning companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a house cleaning company get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Delaware
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- Septic systems
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Delaware, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology