Smyrna, DE 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

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Spring Meadow
Smyrna, DE
- Low $200s - Low $300s
- 246 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
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Village of Eastridge
Smyrna, DE
- Mid $200s - Mid $300s
- 189 Homes
- 55+ Age Restriction
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Overview

Smyrna is a small community rooted in history and culture. The town is fast growing, with shops, restaurants, and events to keep residents busy.

Climate & Geography

Delaware is a fairly flat state that stretched the border of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Smyrna experience distinct seasonal variation with a mix of rain, snow, and sunny days during the respectable seasons.

Winters are very cold and windy, summers are warm with the hottest temperatures occurring during July.

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment

The Smyrna Museum offers free admission and displays historic paintings, furnishings, and documents along with special exhibits almost every month. The Smyrna Opera House is a theater and an art gallery that hosts various events such as: dances, debates, lectures, musical evenings, and more.

Lake Como is a secluded beach area with one of the few swimmable lakes in Delaware. During the summer, lake visitors can kayak, canoe, swim, and paddleboard.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Delaware is a great state when it comes to retirees and taxes. Social Security benefits are exempt and retirees 60+ can exclude $12,500 of investment and qualified pension income from state taxes.

Delaware is also one of the few states that does not impose a sales tax.

Health Care

Bayhealth Kent General Hospital is within a 10 mile radius of Smyrna. The hospital is high performing in nephrology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure. Bayhealth Medical Center also operates a 24-hour emergency center with a Level III trauma center in Smyrna.