Lewes
- Town in Delaware
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Lewes
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Delaware
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 45 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade C
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B minus
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$676,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,290
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$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault201.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape86.2national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary86.2national 500.1
- Theft1,006national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft0national 284
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grade B+
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Median Household Income
$78,125
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Lewes Reviews
Rating 4.33 out of 5 45 reviews
Lewes is known as "Lower Slower Delaware" for a reason. Although the beaches are absolutely beautiful and the public schools outstandingly supportive, this area is primarily made up of wealthy retirees flocking from the North alongside generations of DE born and raised farmers. The land is split between rolling fields of corn, quaint historical towns, and the roar of a highway too small to support the plethora tourists trying to cram into equally small beaches. In the recent years, Lewes has struggled to accommodate the thousands moving in, lacking sufficient numbers of pharmacies, grocery stores, doctors offices, and schools. This town relies on tourism as its primary source of income, so in the off season there is nothing to do, most restaurants closing at 5 in the afternoon, while in season it is impossible to go anywhere, lest sitting in hours of traffic to go up the street. I would suggest this area to retirees looking for more peaceful living, or young families starting anew.
Lewes is such a cute little city! As the "First Town in the First State," Lewes has a lot of history to offer. But it also offers excellent strolling and biking options. It has numerous restaurants and diners to enjoy. Parking and traffic can be a bit tough in summer (peak tourist season), but the off-season has plenty of perks too.
It's a Wonderful place to live. The people here are friendly and upbeat
It's close to everything. Church's of all denominations are active an prosporus. There is no state sales tax. Schools are rated high and property taxes are low. There are an abundance of great restaurants and a large Outlet Shopping center.
It a very open and welcoming community who treats all people well.
Low crime Area.
And I haven't yet mentioned to ocean and bay beaches. Henlopen State Park, and the Lewes DE. To Cape May NJ Ferry is great.
Multiple canal cruises, Dolphin and Whale watching cruises.
Twilight Light House tour. Coast Guard Station, fresh vegetables market on Sat and Wednesday a in Rehobath
Come on a Weekend and you might see the President of the United States in one of our book stores or riding his bicycle in the park
There is free live music all weekends on the bandstand in Rehoboth all summer long
Walk along the ocean boardwalk oy bicycle along the bike path.
It's close to everything. Church's of all denominations are active an prosporus. There is no state sales tax. Schools are rated high and property taxes are low. There are an abundance of great restaurants and a large Outlet Shopping center.
It a very open and welcoming community who treats all people well.
Low crime Area.
And I haven't yet mentioned to ocean and bay beaches. Henlopen State Park, and the Lewes DE. To Cape May NJ Ferry is great.
Multiple canal cruises, Dolphin and Whale watching cruises.
Twilight Light House tour. Coast Guard Station, fresh vegetables market on Sat and Wednesday a in Rehobath
Come on a Weekend and you might see the President of the United States in one of our book stores or riding his bicycle in the park
There is free live music all weekends on the bandstand in Rehoboth all summer long
Walk along the ocean boardwalk oy bicycle along the bike path.