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Is Millsboro a Good Place to Live? Millsboro, Delaware: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Millsboro ranks #661 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #107 of 234 towns and #7 of 20 in Delaware. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.1%, #18 of 151), and trails on long commutes (33 min, #225 of 234).
Millsboro by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Millsboro's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Millsboro?
There is no metro price index for Millsboro, so its cost of living rests on home values and rents. Median rent is $1,277/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $396,460, 2% below the typical Delaware home ($406,074).
| Measure | Millsboro | DelawareDE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $396,460#622 of 1,187 | $406,074 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,016/mo#721 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $332,600#609 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,277/mo#510 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19.5%#391 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Delaware is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Millsboro housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Millsboro is in the Salisbury, MD-DE metro.
Delaware housing market →Is Millsboro safe?
Millsboro recorded 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 5% above the US rate of 328 and 1% below Delaware's 347. That ranks #626 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #107 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Millsboro Police Department. Property crime runs 2,786 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Millsboro | DelawareDE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 345#626 of 1,085 | 347 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 2,786#909 of 1,085 | 1,559 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Delaware is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Millsboro?
The median household in Millsboro earns $78,707, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Delaware ($87,534). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Millsboro | DelawareDE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $78,707#640 of 1,312 | $87,534 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 8.3%#352 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +2.1%#93 of 1,132 | +0.9% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Delaware is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Millsboro?
The median resident of Millsboro is 39.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 34.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #641 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Millsboro | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 39.5 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 34.2%#641 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 67.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Millsboro's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Millsboro to describe its public schools. 34.3% of adults are obese and 13.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Millsboro | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 34.3%#719 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 13.2%#979 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.9%#250 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8.9%#500 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Millsboro?
The average commute in Millsboro is 33 minutes (Delaware 26.8); 1.7% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Millsboro scores 13.6 of 20 (above average walkable), #225 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.3°F and winters 39°F, with 43.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Millsboro | DelawareDE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 33 min#1225 of 1,312 | 26.8 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 12.3%#1158 of 1,312 | 8.8% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75.4% | 72.2% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.4% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 14.1% | 12.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.6#225 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Delaware is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.2 | 28.6 | 3 |
| Feb | 47.8 | 30 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 55.2 | 36.3 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 66.3 | 45.3 | 3.3 |
| May | 74.5 | 54.5 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 83.1 | 64 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 87.7 | 69.5 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 85.7 | 67.7 | 4 |
| Sep | 79.5 | 61.2 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 69.3 | 49.4 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 58.7 | 39.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 49.9 | 32.7 | 3.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Georgetown-Delaware Coastal Airport.
| Measure | Millsboro | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 57.6°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 76.3°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 39°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 43.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Georgetown-Delaware Coastal Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Millsboro?
Sussex County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 82% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sussex County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 67% of US counties.
| Measure | Millsboro | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#459 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sussex County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sussex County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.019% | 91% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.034% | 84% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0017% | 38% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0011% | 18% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.054% | 15% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Millsboro compare with similar-size cities?
Millsboro is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #107 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 7,424.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millsboro, DEPop. 7,424 | #661 | 55.7 | $78,707 | $1,277/mo | 345 | 33 min |
| Kenai, AKPop. 7,641 | #533 | 57.6 | $87,083 | $1,138/mo | 344 | 15.5 min |
| Lander, WYPop. 7,432 | #699 | 55.0 | $74,813 | $896/mo | part year | 13.6 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #215 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data | 18.4 min |
| Devils Lake, NDPop. 7,308 | #1006 | 50.0 | $43,220 | $711/mo | 191 | 12.1 min |
| Middlebury, VTPop. 7,220 | #5 | 76.4 | $86,250 | $1,201/mo | 54 | 14.6 min |
| Laurel, MTPop. 7,215 | #846 | 52.6 | $68,474 | $974/mo | 303 | 19.1 min |
| Sturgis, SDPop. 7,086 | #1120 | 47.6 | $54,404 | $780/mo | 329 | 18.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Millsboro compare with the rest of Delaware?
Millsboro ranks #7 of the 20 Delaware cities we track, with a score of 55.7 against Delaware's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 10% below the Delaware median. Violent crime is 1% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Delaware home.
| City | Rank in DE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star, DEPop. 7,834 | #1 | 72.3 | $150,733 | — | no data |
| Hockessin, DEPop. 13,439 | #2 | 72.1 | $171,204 | $3,501/mo | no data |
| Pike Creek, DEPop. 7,129 | #3 | 68.8 | $139,635 | $2,262/mo | no data |
| Middletown, DEPop. 24,661 | #4 | 64.5 | $112,831 | $1,583/mo | 186 |
| Pike Creek Valley, DEPop. 12,431 | #5 | 60.8 | $102,434 | $1,751/mo | no data |
| Glasgow, DEPop. 15,546 | #6 | 58.5 | $113,982 | $2,039/mo | no data |
| Millsboro, DEPop. 7,424 | #7 | 55.7 | $78,707 | $1,277/mo | 345 |
| Newark, DEPop. 30,330 | #8 | 55.6 | $76,912 | $1,654/mo | 299 |
| Bear, DEPop. 22,370 | #9 | 54.1 | $91,687 | $1,771/mo | no data |
| Claymont, DEPop. 8,786 | #10 | 53.3 | $74,712 | $1,306/mo | no data |
| Wilmington Manor, DEPop. 8,214 | #11 | 52.9 | $78,078 | $1,155/mo | no data |
| Milford, DEPop. 12,803 | #12 | 51.9 | $59,464 | $1,260/mo | 464 |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #13 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 |
| Brookside, DEPop. 15,115 | #14 | 49.9 | $78,328 | $1,444/mo | no data |
| Smyrna, DEPop. 13,165 | #15 | 47.6 | $67,048 | $1,534/mo | 544 |
| Wilmington, DEPop. 71,727 | #16 | 46.9 | $58,671 | $1,224/mo | 1,152 |
| Edgemoor, DEPop. 6,349 | #17 | 46.9 | $59,424 | $1,438/mo | no data |
| Seaford, DEPop. 8,485 | #18 | 46.2 | $54,016 | $1,176/mo | 641 |
| Dover, DEPop. 39,837 | #19 | 44.9 | $60,199 | $1,344/mo | 847 |
| Georgetown, DEPop. 7,660 | #20 | 42.8 | $49,719 | $1,410/mo | 719 |
All 20 Delaware cities we track, by overall score. Delaware statewide: median income $87,534, violent crime 346.9 per 100,000.
How is Millsboro's score calculated?
Millsboro scores 55.7 out of 100, #661 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; education and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Delaware's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Millsboro. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
38.0 - SafetyCity data · 15% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Millsboro's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
64.7 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Millsboro. Similar-size median 56.5.
54.7 - AffordabilityCity data, some inputs missing · 12% of score
Millsboro's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 74.8.
69.1 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Millsboro. Similar-size median 50.8.
59.2 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Millsboro. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
58.6 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Millsboro. Similar-size median 48.3.
38.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Millsboro's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
66.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
64.7 - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Millsboro.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Millsboro's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Millsboro has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Millsboro
Is Millsboro, DE a good place to live?
Millsboro ranks #661 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #107 of 234 towns and #7 of 20 in Delaware. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.1%, #18 of 151), and trails on long commutes (33 min, #225 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Millsboro?
There is no metro price index for Millsboro, so its cost of living rests on home values and rents. Median rent is $1,277/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $396,460, 2% below the typical Delaware home ($406,074).
What is the crime rate in Millsboro?
Millsboro recorded 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 5% above the US rate of 328 and 1% below Delaware's 347. That ranks #626 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #107 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Millsboro Police Department. Property crime runs 2,786 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Millsboro?
The median household in Millsboro earns $78,707, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Delaware ($87,534). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Millsboro?
Median rent in Millsboro is $1,277/mo (Census), #510 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,016/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Millsboro?
The typical home value in Millsboro is $396,460, down 1.2% in a year, against $406,074 for Delaware and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $332,600.
How are the public schools in Millsboro?
We have too few school records for Millsboro to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Millsboro?
The average commute is 33 minutes, #1225 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.8 minutes across Delaware. 12.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Millsboro?
Millsboro averages 57.6°F over the year, 76.3°F in summer and 39°F in winter, with 43.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Millsboro walkable?
Millsboro scores 13.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #225 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Millsboro at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sussex County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 67% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Millsboro?
Sussex County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 82% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Millsboro?
Millsboro has 7,424 residents. The median resident of Millsboro is 39.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 34.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #641 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Millsboro compare with the rest of Delaware?
Millsboro ranks #7 of the 20 Delaware cities we track, with a score of 55.7 against Delaware's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 10% below the Delaware median. Violent crime is 1% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Delaware home.
What cities are similar in size to Millsboro?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Millsboro's population of 7,424 are Kenai, AK (#533 overall), Lander, WY (#699 overall), Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Kingston, RI (#215 overall), and Devils Lake, ND (#1006 overall). Millsboro is #661.