Delaware
D+8 · Low tax burden · COL index 102
6.6%
Income Tax
446
Violent Crime / 100K
76.6
Life Expectancy
$350K
Median Home
$1,350
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$1,925/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Up to $12,500 pension exclusion for 60+
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Below national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
3.5/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Dogfish Head home state; small but punchy craft scene
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Legal to viability
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
First state to offer legal single-game sports betting (2018). Online casino gambling legal.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Medically Accurate Required
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
One known naturist club near Wilmington
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1.2% job growth · 4.2% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
High corporate rate — plan entity structure carefully
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
No state sales tax; $300/yr franchise tax on LLCs; popular incorporation state due to flexible corporate law
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.08 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks legal for adults 18+
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 41°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
7.6% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax credit
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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Trending in Delaware
Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch - State of Delaware News (.gov)
State of Delaware News (.gov) · Jun 3
Delaware lawmakers use revenue increases to fund education, childcare investments - WHYY
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Incyte’s sale of Wilmington offices generates just 10 cents in real estate taxes - Spotlight Delaware
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Wilmington City Council establishes housing trust - Delaware Public Media
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What Residents Say
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What's the catch to living in Delaware?
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.