Housing by town in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County, Delaware has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,238 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,030 in 2015–2019 (+20.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Dewey Beach has the highest median gross rent ($2,536) and Lewes the lowest ($381).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,238 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 18.4%
- Median household income
- $81,497
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Sussex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | $1,375 | 6.3% | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,743 |
| Bethel | — | 1.8% | $99,375 | $294,700 | $479 |
| Blades | $1,012 | 29.6% | $56,875 | $227,900 | $1,028 |
| Bridgeville | $1,140 | 28.0% | $64,879 | $400,900 | $2,688 |
| Dagsboro | $1,151 | 15.9% | $60,607 | $318,400 | $1,308 |
| Delmar | $906 | 35.6% | $61,250 | $232,800 | $1,678 |
| Dewey Beach | $2,536 | 12.2% | $105,625 | $961,300 | $2,112 |
| Ellendale | $878 | 20.0% | $65,250 | $269,500 | $1,227 |
| Fenwick Island | $1,438 | 5.4% | $113,125 | $1,394,700 | $2,500 |
| Frankford | $1,072 | 39.5% | $77,206 | $315,000 | $949 |
| Georgetown | $1,410 | 49.5% | $49,719 | $281,400 | $1,096 |
| Greenwood | $1,316 | 56.3% | $73,345 | $252,200 | $1,007 |
| Henlopen Acres | — | 0.0% | $151,250 | $2,000,000 or more | $4,600 |
| Laurel | $1,056 | 60.4% | $48,644 | $230,300 | $1,236 |
| Lewes | $381 | 12.9% | $96,393 | $826,100 | $2,027 |
| Lincoln | — | 15.4% | $107,690 | $262,100 | $920 |
| Long Neck | $1,025 | 7.9% | $56,745 | $187,600 | $541 |
| Milford | $1,260 | 48.7% | $59,464 | $296,900 | $1,493 |
| Millsboro | $1,277 | 32.2% | $78,707 | $332,600 | $1,481 |
| Millville | $1,750 | 5.3% | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,480 |
| Milton | $1,310 | 19.5% | $80,875 | $407,000 | $1,311 |
| Ocean View | $1,774 | 7.0% | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,835 |
| Rehoboth Beach | $1,307 | 19.2% | $137,500 | $1,486,100 | $2,066 |
| Seaford | $1,176 | 50.5% | $54,016 | $224,300 | $1,151 |
| Selbyville | $1,152 | 16.0% | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,267 |
| Slaughter Beach | — | 2.2% | $109,375 | $757,400 | — |
| South Bethany | — | 0.0% | $116,875 | $955,200 | $1,796 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 2 people | $24,800 | $41,300 | $66,050 |
| 3 people | $27,900 | $46,450 | $74,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,900 | $95,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,000 | $102,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,150 | $109,000 |
How the places in Sussex County rank across Delaware
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Crime reported to police in Sussex County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 800 | 312 | 3,242 | 1,263 | 256,736 | 20 of 21 |
| 2024 | 813 | 306 | 3,149 | 1,184 | 265,878 | 21 of 21 |
| 2025 | 770 | 286 | 2,857 | 1,062 | 269,084 | 20 of 21 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sussex County recorded 770 violent and 2,857 property crimes, 286 and 1,062 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Sussex County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Sussex County | 211,061 | 447 | 1,283 |
| Seaford Police Department | 9,212 | 59 | 378 |
| Georgetown Police Department | 8,342 | 60 | 374 |
| Millsboro Police Department | 8,113 | 28 | 226 |
| Laurel Police Department | 4,529 | 64 | 111 |
| Milton Police Department | 3,891 | 13 | 49 |
| Lewes Police Department | 3,804 | 14 | 33 |
| Selbyville Police Department | 3,387 | 12 | 43 |
| Ocean View Police Department | 3,120 | 5 | 11 |
| Bridgeville Police Department | 2,999 | 13 | 47 |
| Delmar Police Department | 2,342 | 9 | 44 |
| Blades Police Department | 1,371 | 11 | 27 |
| Rehoboth Beach Police Department | 1,295 | 5 | 105 |
| Greenwood Police Department | 1,158 | 4 | 13 |
| Bethany Beach Police Department | 1,117 | 8 | 66 |
ZIP codes in Sussex County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19966 | 35,884 | $1,325 | $317,500 | $78,305 | 17.8% |
| 19958 | 31,938 | $1,555 | $534,600 | $97,197 | 16.0% |
| 19973 | 26,834 | $1,135 | $278,300 | $64,387 | 27.7% |
| 19963 | 23,500 | $1,254 | $322,500 | $71,108 | 32.4% |
| 19947 | 20,760 | $1,383 | $322,300 | $71,229 | 30.6% |
| 19956 | 16,327 | $1,041 | $259,500 | $65,603 | 32.4% |
| 19968 | 15,486 | $1,361 | $437,000 | $87,163 | 9.2% |
| 19971 | 14,886 | $1,513 | $608,800 | $102,146 | 13.2% |
| 19975 | 10,862 | $1,037 | $462,700 | $88,568 | 11.8% |
| 19933 | 10,597 | $1,061 | $269,200 | $60,703 | 21.3% |
| 19945 | 9,640 | $1,148 | $443,100 | $87,638 | 13.5% |
| 19970 | 8,524 | $1,512 | $526,600 | $94,103 | 8.7% |
| 19950 | 7,918 | $1,305 | $292,900 | $75,305 | 24.6% |
| 19940 | 7,540 | $1,037 | $235,300 | $65,024 | 17.8% |
| 19939 | 7,490 | $1,317 | $420,700 | $89,806 | 7.9% |
| 19960 | 6,774 | $1,288 | $275,700 | $67,200 | 16.8% |
| 19941 | 3,435 | $1,094 | $243,800 | $75,139 | 18.0% |
| 19930 | 3,014 | $1,375 | $887,400 | $125,491 | 2.2% |
| 19967 | 2,376 | $1,750 | $483,100 | $98,301 | 5.4% |
| 19951 | 2,245 | — | $472,400 | $95,546 | 3.8% |
| 19944 | 636 | $1,393 | $1,189,300 | $121,250 | 8.1% |
| 19931 | 375 | — | $294,700 | $99,375 | 1.8% |
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Questions about Sussex County
What is the crime rate in Sussex County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sussex County recorded 286 violent and 1,062 property crimes per 100,000 residents (770 violent and 2,857 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sussex County has the highest rent?
Dewey Beach has the highest median gross rent, $2,536 (±$1,752) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sussex County has the lowest rent?
Lewes has the lowest median gross rent, $381 (±$242) a month.
What is the median rent in Sussex County, Delaware?
The median gross rent in Sussex County is $1,238 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex County, Delaware
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex County, Delaware
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sussex County, DE
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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