WHY DELAWARE?
Are you looking for beauty and value in the same place? Delaware offers a scenic, temperate place to call home in the #1 tax-friendly state in the nation. Birdwatching, golfing, sailing, and fishing are just a few of our fresh-air pursuits. Our shopping is legendary, thanks to outlet centers that are among the largest in the region. Plus, an abundance of higher-learning institutions, galleries, and performance spaces feed the mind and spirit.
THE BEACHES
A gem in the middle of the Mid-Atlantic, Delaware draws beachgoers from around the world. Millville by the Sea is located just four miles from Bethany Beach. Other conveniently located destinations along the shore include: Lewes (36 minutes), Rehoboth Beach (30 minutes), Fenwick Island (20 minutes), and Ocean City (35 minutes), which all boast idyllic places for you to shop, dine, and enjoy the surf.
Other benefits of Delaware living:
- Delaware Named Most Tax-Friendly State and Most Tax-Friendly State for Retirees by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
- Social Security benefits are not taxed
- No state or local sales tax
- No inheritance tax
- No personal property tax
- State income tax ranges from 2.2% to 6.6%
- Up to $12,500 of retirement income is tax exempt for those who are 60 and older.
- Sussex County is tied for 2nd among all US counties for the lowest ratio of median annual property tax to home value.
- Railroad Retirement benefits are exempt and taxpayers over 60 years may exclude $12,500 of investment and qualified pension income.