10 Best Places to Retire in Delaware

7. Seaford

Score: 12

Median home price: $174,200

Cost of living index: 106.2

Average commute time: 20.98

Crime rate: 70

With a population of nearly 7,000 people and a territory of 3.5 square miles, Seaford is not exactly the ghost town you might expect, especially with a population density of 2,000 people per square mile. Instead, the city is full of life and there’s always something to do around here. There are parks you can enjoy and bars and restaurants to visit when you want to socialize a bit more.

Homes in this area cost a little over $174,000 in average, which isn’t too terrible. The cost of living index is a little above the national average – 106.2, so you’ll be paying a bit more, although this depends on where you’re coming from. The crime rate in the area was calculated at 70, so you should be a bit more careful when out and about.

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