Retiring to Delaware
Why so many people relocate here!
General Facts:
- Size: 2,490 sq miles
- Population: 897,934
- Climate: Moderate, transitioning between humid subtropical and continental.
- Topography: Plains, with highest elevation at Ebright Azimuth.
- History: First settlers were the Eastern Algonquian tribe, known as the Unami Lenape, and Nanticoke along the rivers leading to the Chesapeake Bay, followed by the European colonists.
Taxes:
- Inheritance Tax: none for most residents
- Personal Tax: none
- Local Tax: none
- Sales Tax: none
- Tax on Social Security Benefits: none for residents
- Real Estate Property Tax: low
- Estate Tax: none
- Tax Burden: ranked 3rd lowest in the US
Places to Go & Things to Do:
Beaches: Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park, Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Delaware Seashore State Park, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island State Park, Fenwick Island
Attractions: DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, Fort Delaware, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, Delaware Memorial Bridge, Barratt’s Chapel, First State Heritage Park, Wilmington and Western Railroad
Popular Events: Big August Quarterly, Oktoberfest, Italian Festival, Punkin Chunkin, Mardi Gras Weekend, Rehoboth Chocolate Festival, Sea Witch Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Lewes Tulip Festival, Great Delaware Kita Festival
Recreation: Fishing, crabbing, water sports, golf courses, parks, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, concerts, trails, antiquing, bird-watching, museums
Need more info about Delaware Real Estate?
Don Williams Home Selling Team specializes in the Delaware real estate market. Contact us online or call us at 302.584.2548 for a free consultation.
