51.0° FQuality of Life
Cost of Living
In general terms, the cost of living in Sussex County tends to be quite low. The area is still predominately rural and land values are still extremely low in comparison to nearby urban and suburban areas, with the exception of the immediate coastal area. Because so much of the county has access to water, one can quite easily find desirable inland properties with boating access to the rivers, bays, and ocean for reasonable prices.
Lower Taxes
Sussex County property taxes are by far the lowest in Delaware and among the lowest in the nation, while the services offered by the county government are quite extensive. In addition, Delaware has no sales tax and no real or personal state property tax. State income tax levels have decreased in recent years, making the total tax burden on individuals and businesses in Sussex County quite low in comparison with surrounding areas.
Sussex County Population Report
- 1985: 105,850
- 1990: 113,229
- 1995: 130,850
- 2000: 140,250
Transportation
Air Travel
Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport
- Salisbury, MD
- (410) 548-4827
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
- 800-I-FLY-BWI
- www.bwiairport.com
Bus Service
Carolina Trailways and Greyhound
- Bethany stop: 201 Central Blvd., Bethany Beach, DE
DART First State
- 800-553-3278
- www.dartfirststate.com
- www.beachbus.com
DRIVERS/SHUTTLE SERVICE/TAXI SERVICE
Coastal Resorts Car & Driver/Transportation/Taxi Service
- 302-537-2324 or 800-937-2324
FERRY
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
- Lewes, DE
- 302-644-6030
- 800-64-FERRY
- www.capemaylewesferry.com
Click on the following links for information about the area.
