Best Places to Live in Delaware

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Delaware, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Delaware:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Delaware include:

1. Middletown
2. Lewes
3. Pike Creek

Read why they made the list below!

1. Middletown

Middletown is located in New Castle County within the northern part of Delaware.

With a population of 21,700 , Middletown is a small-medium sized town with a spread out suburban feel in most areas. 

Average highs range from 41 to 87 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 24 to 65, with Janurary being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Middletown on a few key categories:

2. Lewes

Lewes is located in Sussex County within the southern part of Delaware.

With a population of 3,200, Lewes is a small town with a spread out suburban feel in most areas. 

Lewes’ climate is classified as humid subtropical that’s controlled by the Atlantic Ocean and Belaware Bay. 

Here’s how we rate Lewes on a few key categories:

3. Pike Creek

Pike Creek is located in New Castle County within the northern region of Delaware.

With a population of 7,600, Pike Creek is a small town with a suburban and rural feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate Pike Creek on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Delaware Checklist
• What’s it like living in Delaware?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance