Lewes, DE
1 neighborhoods · 28,761 residents · Delaware
B+
79/100
82
Safety Score
72
Affordability
$91K
Median Income
$449K
Median Home Value
Is Lewes, DE a Good Place to Live?
Lewes receives an overall livability grade of B+ (79/100), placing it among the better areas in Delaware. Safety scores A (82/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (72/100) with a median household income of $90,772 and median home values around $448,700.
About 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.7%. 83% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 62.
$1,577
Median Rent/mo
47.9%
College Educated
2.7%
Unemployment
83%
Owner-Occupied
62
Median Age
28,761
Population
1
Zip Codes
Sussex
County
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Neighborhoods in Lewes
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19958Sussex Co. | 79 B+ | 82 | 72 | $91K | $449K | 28,761 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.