Best Places to Live in Sussex County, Delaware

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

Pros
Moderate climate
Outdoor recreation
Small-town feel

Cons
Isolation
High violent crime rate
Entertainment

$579,990

20756 Whippoorwill Dr Unit 44
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 3511 SqFt

$1,980

24957 Crooked Stick Way Unit 4347
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1877 SqFt

$650,000

23367 Boat Dock Dr E
Bed 5 | Bath 7 | 3500 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: No Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

City: Milford, Seaford, 26 total
Zip Codes: 19966, 19973, 19958, 19963, 19947, 19956, 19971, 19968, 19933, 19975, 22 total
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Sussex County is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sussex County jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Sussex County's cost of living is 6.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sussex County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Sussex County, 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

Sussex County's population is 215,551 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 12.9%. 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 Sussex County is $278,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.8%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Sussex County public schools spend $16,053 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Sussex County. More Education

Best Places to Live in Sussex Rankings

#23	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
#49	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Sussex

It's a good time to buy in Sussex. Home Appreciation is up 4.8% in the last 12 months. Browse Sussex Real Estate

The median home price in Sussex is $278,300. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Sussex 1 Reviews

Lower Delaware - 3/8/2018
Sussex County with its clean beaches and lowest property taxes in the state makes it a great place to live and retire... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE

19966, 19973, 19958, 19963, 19947, 19956, 19971, 19968, 19933, 19975, 22 total

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NEW LISTINGS IN SUSSEX

$579,990
20756 Whippoorwill Dr Unit 44
Bed 4 | Bath 3

$1,980
24957 Crooked Stick Way Unit 4347
Bed 3 | Bath 2

$650,000
23367 Boat Dock Dr E
Bed 5 | Bath 7

$170,000
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Bed 3 | Bath 1

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Bed 4 | Bath 4

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