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Millsboro, Delaware

town · Sussex County

At a glance

7,424
Population
$332,600
Median home value (all homes)
10% above U.S. median
$405,070
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,277/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$78,707
Median household income
0% above U.S. median
33 min
Average commute
88%
Homes with broadband
18.69%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 53 — 47% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost21% above
For business: Delaware is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates34.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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