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Living in Delaware
Frequently Asked Questions
Delaware features zero sales tax, exempts all Social Security income from state taxation, and boasts the 6th lowest effective property tax rate in the nation. Additionally, homeowners age 65 and older who establish long-term roots in the state can qualify for a 50% credit on their school property taxes (up to $500 annually) once local residency timeline requirements are met.
No, you do not have to be retired. While these age-restricted communities comply with federal guidelines requiring at least one household member to be 55 or older, residents are completely free to work full-time, commute, or run businesses.
The most popular destination is Sussex County, home to beach-adjacent towns like Lewes, Milton, and Millsboro. Active adults looking for easier city transit and closer proximity to healthcare infrastructure lean toward Middletown or the Wilmington area in New Castle County.
In Delaware, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 46 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Delaware has 31 homes, the largest has 1816 homes, and the average communities consists of 272 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Delaware. The most recent communities started in Delaware include Liberty West, The Parke at Foulkstone, Venue at Winchelsea. There are also 25 communities in Delaware that offer new construction homes, including Noble's Pond, Whispering Woods, Heritage Shores.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Delaware. Approximately 14.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Forest Landing at Bethany Beach is a gated communities with 280 homes, and Windstone is another gated communities with 260 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Delaware stay on the market for around 483 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $476,004, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Columbia Place average around $1,038,368, while homes in Little Falls Village average around $469,900.
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