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Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE.

Population: 31,938 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lewes, DE is $586,641 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $589,500 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,368/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$586,641

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$586,641
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+54.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$595,294
House Price Index (state)
349.0 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$589,500
Median list price
$625,000
Median price per sqft
$267
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
306
For-sale inventory
285
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
387
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,368/mo
1-year rent change
+7.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,147/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,843/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,222/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes Elementary School, Beacon Middle School, Sussex Consortium, Love Creek Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Georgetown North Groundwater (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Assateague Island National Seashore (42 mi)
National parks include
Assateague Island National Seashore, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Great Egg Harbor River
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Delaware Coastal Airport (GED) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,507 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
8.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
58.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,508
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,295
Average weekly wage
$1,092
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,885

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LewesState medianUS median
Typical home value$586,641$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$589,500$365,975$325,000
Median days on market77 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,368/mo$2,001/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,508$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lewes, DE?
$586,641.
What is the median sale price in Lewes, DE?
$589,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lewes, DE?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in Lewes, DE?
Typical rent: $2,368/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lewes, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Lewes, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lewes, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lewes, DE?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Georgetown North Groundwater, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Lewes, DE?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Lewes, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lewes, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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