Lewes, DE Rankings


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Lewes, DE is a small city located in Sussex County, Delaware with a population of 3,085 according to the 2019 US census. Lewes is known for its historical charm and has been ranked by BestPlaces as having some of the best quality of life ratings in the state. The rankings include an overall rating of 8.1 out of 10, an A+ for housing and cost of living, B+ for weather and crime & safety, A- for diversity and jobs & economy, B- for education & health. These factors make Lewes an attractive community to live in due to its unique combination of historical charm and modern amenities. Additionally, Lewes has a walk score of 48/100 which makes it somewhat walkable but still car dependent. This means that many amenities are accessible by car or public transportation and allows residents more flexibility when it comes to their daily needs.

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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  More

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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  More

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Over 15 years ago

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  More

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