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Living in Delaware

Delaware has become a major destination for East Coast retirees—and the financial metrics explain why. With no state tax on Social Security, zero sales tax, and an exceptionally…

Delaware has become a major destination for East Coast retirees—and the financial metrics explain why. With no state tax on Social Security, zero sales tax, and an exceptionally low effective property tax rate (~0.43%), the First State functions as an absolute tax haven for active adults looking to stretch their retirement nest eggs. Because of the state’s compact geography, low-maintenance coastal-adjacent living near Lewes and Rehoboth Beach sits less than two hours from the suburban conveniences of Wilmington and the greater Philadelphia metro.Delaware is home to 88 active adult communities, featuring residential options starting in the low $200Ks and averaging around $475K. Heritage Shores in Bridgeville (1,816 homes) stands as the state's largest master-planned golf community, while neighborhoods like Independence in Millsboro and The Villages at Red Mill Pond in Lewes offer highly sought-after, amenity-filled enclaves just short drives from the Atlantic shoreline. 55places has mapped out every local development with verified pricing, resident reviews, and on-site expert agent connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Delaware considered tax-friendly for 55+ retirees?

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.

Do you have to be retired to live in a Delaware 55+ community?

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.

Where are the best places to buy a 55+ home in Delaware?

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.

What size 55+ communities are there in Delaware?

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.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in Delaware?

The smallest 55+ communities in Delaware has 31 homes, the largest has 1816 homes, and the average communities consists of 272 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in Delaware?

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.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Delaware?

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.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in Delaware typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

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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The Vineyards at Silver L...

$200ks - $300ks

The Vineyards at Silver L..., Glassboro, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2020 | 30 homes

The Parke at Foulkstone

$400ks

The Parke at Foulkstone, Wilmington, DE

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 31 homes

High Bridge

$200ks - $300ks

High Bridge, Woodstown, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2010 | 85 homes

Bridlewood Estates

$200ks

Bridlewood Estates, Sewell, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1998 - 2000 | 148 homes

Windsor at Glen Mills

$200ks

Windsor at Glen Mills, Glen Mills, PA

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2007 | 131 homes

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Riverbend

$400ks

Riverbend, New Castle, DE

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 200 homes

Riviera at Concord

$400ks - $500ks

Riviera at Concord, Garnet Valley, PA

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2006 | 127 homes

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The Courtyards at Brandyw...

$400ks - $500ks

The Courtyards at Brandyw..., Wilmington, DE

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2016 | 184 homes

Harlow Pointe

$300ks - $400ks

Harlow Pointe, Landenberg, PA

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 42 homes

Four Seasons at Forest Me...

$300ks

Four Seasons at Forest Me..., Sicklerville, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 152 homes

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Fieldstone Village

8 PLATINUM DR, DOVER, DE, 19901, Dover, DE 19901

$314,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,380 sq ft

8 PLATINUM DR, DOVER, DE, 19901

Community: Fieldstone Village

Verona Woods

66 KALLISTO CT, DOVER, DE, 19901, Dover, DE 19901

$399,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,576 sq ft

66 KALLISTO CT, DOVER, DE, 19901

Community: Verona Woods

Noble's Pond

18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904

$610,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,727 sq ft

18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904

Community: Noble's Pond

Independence

23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1..., Millsboro, DE 19966

$669,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,191 sq ft

23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1...

Community: Independence

Heritage Shores

1 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933

$344,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,733 sq ft

1 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933

Community: Heritage Shores

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Heritage Shores

85 EMILYS PINTAIL DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1..., Bridgeville, DE 19933

$324,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,574 sq ft

85 EMILYS PINTAIL DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1...

Community: Heritage Shores

Auburn Meadows

101 HANOVER AVE, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977

$475,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,361 sq ft

101 HANOVER AVE, SMYRNA, DE, 19977

Community: Auburn Meadows

Heritage Shores

134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933

$300,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933

Community: Heritage Shores

Heritage Shores

110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199..., Bridgeville, DE 19933

$519,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,598 sq ft

110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199...

Community: Heritage Shores

New Traditions at Whitehall

204 BALDY LN ANNANDALE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN..., Middletown, DE 19709

$429,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,794 sq ft

204 BALDY LN ANNANDALE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN...

Community: Traditions at Whitehall

New Traditions at Whitehall

204 BALDY LN ALRICH MODEL, MIDDLETOWN, D..., Middletown, DE 19709

$429,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,794 sq ft

204 BALDY LN ALRICH MODEL, MIDDLETOWN, D...

Community: Traditions at Whitehall

New The Village of Cinderberry

54 FRANKENBERRY DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 1994..., Georgetown, DE 19947

$324,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,621 sq ft

Condo

54 FRANKENBERRY DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 1994...

Community: The Village of Cinderberry

New Bay Crossing

34751 MARITIME WAY, LEWES, DE, 19958, Lewes, DE 19958

$585,000

2 beds

3 baths

2,740 sq ft

34751 MARITIME WAY, LEWES, DE, 19958

Community: Bay Crossing

New Venue at Winchelsea

3219 RYE HARBOUR WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19..., Middletown, DE 19709

$529,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,778 sq ft

3219 RYE HARBOUR WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19...

Community: Venue at Winchelsea

New Carriages at Orchard Glen

2 DENALI DR, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$449,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,114 sq ft

2 DENALI DR, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

New Carriages at Orchard Glen

216 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$560,985

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

216 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

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New Carriages at Orchard Glen

212 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$544,985

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

212 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

Belmont

2106 HALF MILE POST, GARNET VALLEY, PA, ..., Garnet Valley, PA 19060

$539,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

2106 HALF MILE POST, GARNET VALLEY, PA, ...

Community: Belmont

Cindy Certified

110 PARK AVE 460, SWARTHMORE, PA, 19081, Swarthmore, PA 19081

$1,525,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,791 sq ft

Condo

110 PARK AVE 460, SWARTHMORE, PA, 19081

Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

272 ANGLESEY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709

$535,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,303 sq ft

272 ANGLESEY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

Community: Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

Four Seasons at Silver Maple

420 WINTERBERRY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970..., Middletown, DE 19709

$519,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,100 sq ft

420 WINTERBERRY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970...

Community: Four Seasons at Silver Maple

Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

646 SWANSEA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709

$683,500

5 beds

4 baths

4,525 sq ft

646 SWANSEA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

Community: Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

Noble's Pond

1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904

$368,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,142 sq ft

1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904

Community: Noble's Pond

The Village of Hershey Run

61 STANDIFORD CT 146, WILMINGTON, DE, 19..., Wilmington, DE 19804

$279,900

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

61 STANDIFORD CT 146, WILMINGTON, DE, 19...

Community: The Village of Hershey Run

Four Seasons at Millville

29 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332, Millville, NJ 08332

$399,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,550 sq ft

29 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332

Community: Four Seasons at Millville

Forest Landing at Bethany Beach

36725 PAR LN 98, FRANKFORD, DE, 19945, Frankford, DE 19945

$559,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,400 sq ft

Condo

36725 PAR LN 98, FRANKFORD, DE, 19945

Community: Forest Landing at Bethany Beach

Legacy at East Greenwich

313 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ..., Clarksboro, NJ 08020

$450,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,564 sq ft

313 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ...

Community: Legacy at East Greenwich

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Crossings at Christiana

232 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE, 19701, Bear, DE 19701

$359,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,575 sq ft

232 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE, 19701

Community: Crossings at Christiana

Cindy Certified

233 GILPIN DR, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382, West Chester, PA 19382

$496,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Condo

233 GILPIN DR, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382

Auburn Meadows

814 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977

$414,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,728 sq ft

814 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977

Community: Auburn Meadows

Four Seasons at Weatherby

7 DUXBURY CT, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

$399,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,668 sq ft

7 DUXBURY CT, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085

Community: Four Seasons at Weatherby

Traditions at Longwood

438 LARKSPUR DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 193..., Kennett Square, PA 19348

$690,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,135 sq ft

438 LARKSPUR DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 193...

Community: Traditions at Longwood

Four Seasons at Millville

47 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332, Millville, NJ 08332

$429,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,560 sq ft

47 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332

Community: Four Seasons at Millville

Venue at Winchelsea

3022 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709

$545,749

3 beds

3 baths

2,065 sq ft

3022 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

Community: Venue at Winchelsea

Foxfield

1631 VILLAGE AVE, GARNET VALLEY, PA, 190..., Garnet Valley, PA 19060

$535,000

2 beds

2 baths

2,047 sq ft

1631 VILLAGE AVE, GARNET VALLEY, PA, 190...

Community: Foxfield

The Village of Cinderberry

11 TEABERRY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947, Georgetown, DE 19947

$359,800

3 beds

2 baths

1,648 sq ft

Condo

11 TEABERRY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947

Community: The Village of Cinderberry

Heatherwood

15 CASERTA DR, SEWELL, NJ, 08080, Sewell, NJ 08080

$399,900

3 beds

2 baths

2,192 sq ft

15 CASERTA DR, SEWELL, NJ, 08080

Community: Heatherwood

Spring Meadow

53 CORNFLOWER CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977

$345,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,764 sq ft

53 CORNFLOWER CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977

Community: Spring Meadow

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Four Seasons at Silver Maple

158 SILVER MAPLE RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 197..., Middletown, DE 19709

$530,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,050 sq ft

158 SILVER MAPLE RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 197...

Community: Four Seasons at Silver Maple

Traditions at Ridley Creek

124 CREEKSIDE DR 8, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901..., Brookhaven, PA 19015

$309,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

124 CREEKSIDE DR 8, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901...

Community: Traditions at Ridley Creek

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Living in Delaware

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90 communities near Delaware

305 homes near Delaware

2 beds

2 baths

1,380 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,576 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,727 sq ft

4 beds

3 baths

3,191 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,733 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,574 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,361 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

4 beds

3 baths

2,598 sq ft

2 beds

3 baths

1,794 sq ft

2 beds

3 baths

1,794 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,621 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

3 baths

2,740 sq ft

2 beds

3 baths

1,778 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,114 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

2 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

2 beds

3 baths

1,791 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

3,303 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

3,100 sq ft

5 beds

4 baths

4,525 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,142 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

3 beds