Best Places to Live in Lewes, Delaware

Small town - Delmarva Peninsula, 8 miles south of Delaware border. September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Lewes, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros
Moderate climate
Outdoor recreation
Small-town feel

Cons
Isolation
High violent crime rate
Entertainment

$7,500

486 E Market St
Bed 5 | Bath 5 | 2650 SqFt

$449,900

28251 Saratoga Ln Unit 72
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2054 SqFt

$498,675

31381 Topsail Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2389 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Salisbury Metro Area

Salisbury is a quiet small town along the Wicomico River in an area known as Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It has a history as a port and transportation center serving the agricultural “Delmarva” peninsula, incorporating eastern Maryland, Delaware, and a part of Virginia. The area is pleasant with few extremes, thanks to the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Cost of living is reasonable for the region. The area has become a bit of a magnet for small businesses seeking to escape higher-cost east coast cities.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Delaware
County: Sussex County
Metro Area: Salisbury Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Lewes
Zip Codes: 19958
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lewes is 3.2% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lewes jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lewes's cost of living is 16.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lewes's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Lewes, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Sussex county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lewes's population is 2,961 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 5.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lewes is $349,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.7%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Lewes public schools spend $18,233 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.3 students per teacher in Lewes. More Education

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Housing Market in Lewes

It's a good time to buy in Lewes. Home Appreciation is up 3.7% in the last 12 months. Browse Lewes Real Estate

The median home price in Lewes is $349,800. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Lewes 4 Reviews

Excellent place to live and retire to - 1/17/2018
I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a... Read More

Don | Lewes, DE | Reply | 1 Reply

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An excellent choice for retireees - 12/2/2014
Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town... Read More

Kathleen | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Reply | No Replies

Low taxes abound! - 12/23/2010
I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN LEWES, DELAWARE

19958

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NEW LISTINGS IN LEWES

$7,500
486 E Market St
Bed 5 | Bath 5

$449,900
28251 Saratoga Ln Unit 72
Bed 3 | Bath 3

$498,675
31381 Topsail Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3

$464,990
31401 Topsail Dr
Bed 4 | Bath 3

$384,900
16839 Lexington Ave Unit 1
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$254,900
29883 Vincent Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$435,900
5 Robinsonville Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 2

United States / Delaware / Salisbury Metro Area / Sussex County / Lewes / Zip Codes