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Rehoboth Beach was named one of the five "Best Places to Retire" in a 2006 "Dream Towns" article in AARP The Magazine. The judging criteria included:
- Recreational Opportunities
- Weather
- Overall Livability, including access to health care and transportation
- Cost of Living, including income, property and sales taxes
Delaware was ranked second (tied with New Hampshire) for cleanest beaches in the Natural Resources Defense Council's "Testing the Waters 2008" study. Only Alaska ranked higher.
Delaware's beaches are open to the public, with no fees. State park beaches charge a daily parking fee; savvy residents buy an annual pass for $27 (just $12 for residents aged 62+), bypass the line of cars waiting to pay, and cruise right in! |
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Delaware ranks as the fourth overall least tax burdensome state in the U.S, based on the most recent available figures (2007). Compare our overall state and local tax burden to surrounding locales:
- Delaware - 8.8%
- Virginia - 10.2%
- Pennsylvania - 10.8%
- Maryland - 10.8%
- New Jersey - 11.6%
- District of Columbia - 12.5%
- New York - 13.8%
Delaware is one of only five states with NO sales tax.
Delaware has no personal property tax, and no state-imposed real property tax. Property taxes in Sussex County, Delaware, the county which encompasses the coastal/lower Delaware region, remain fixed and based on a 1974 assessment. For example, a 4,500 sq. ft. home with extensive upgrades in the Marina Bay neighborhood of The Peninsula had a total of $2,121 in real estate taxes (including school tax) for the 2008 tax year.
Delaware has no state-imposed Estate Tax.
Delaware was rated "Most Tax Friendly State for Retirees" by Kiplingers, November 2006.
Delaware is one of only nine states with little or no income tax on trusts.
Delaware is one of only 23 states that allows trusts to last for generations, permitting you to start your dynasty here.
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Delaware is one of only seven states to have received a triple-A rating from three major bond rating agencies (Moody's Investor Services, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch Ratings) for the state's bonds in 2008. It was the 12th consecutive time Dealware received the highest rating, reflective of Delaware's fiscally reponsible approach to managing state government.
Delaware is ranked 12th in per capita income in America (2007).
As of May 2008, Delaware ranked 14th in highest five-year home appreciation % change (at 56%). The 28-year appreciation rate of 413% correlates to Delaware's status as one of the fastest growing states in population, with Sussex county leading the way. |
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Fantastic fishing and boating in the inland bays as well as the ocean.
Great food prepared by talented chefs! Whether you are looking for a crab feast, basic family fare, or a memorable gourmet experience, you'll find it in coastal Delaware!
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk has been designated one of the seven "Best Boardwalks in America" by Readers Digest "Best Travel 2006 - Best Seaside Strolls" for its "views of bright blue water and shops galore." If you're there with small children, Playland will keep them entertained for hours without breaking the bank!
The University of Delaware was named one of the Nation's Top 100 Colleges (ranking 71st) in the U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2008" report. U.D. was founded in 1743, has approx. 20,000 students, and for 2008 tuition and fees was just $8,150 for in-state residents. Go Blue Hens! |
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