Coastal Delaware is a massive and underappreciated 55+ corridor. The Lewes-Rehoboth-Millsboro triangle has one of the densest concentrations of active adult communities on the East Coast. Builders like Schell Brothers, Ryan Homes, and NVHomes have been building here aggressively. The combination of no sales tax, low property taxes, and beach proximity makes this a genuine alternative to the Carolinas.
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Delaware Retirement Tax Snapshot
No state sales tax. Social Security is exempt from state income tax. Residents 60+ can exclude $12,500 of retirement income. Property taxes are very low — Sussex County effective rates are typically under 0.5%.
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