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Selbyville, Delaware

town · Sussex County

At a glance

3,097
Population
$432,900
Median home value (all homes)
43% above U.S. median
$549,678
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,152/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$75,592
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
4.58%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 62 — 38% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% below
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 college22 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates86.2%
College graduates24.8%

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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