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What Lewes is like for active adults

Lewes Delaware is on the southern coast of Delaware near Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, and Fenwich Island. The area was the first in North America to be settled, in this case by the Dutch. It is considered an ocean resort.  The area at the bottom of the Delmarva Peninsula is the fastest growing region of Delaware.

The main street (Second St.)  has many shops, restaurants, and historical attractions. Fisherman's Wharf is a dock that stretches along the Rehoboth Canal.  It features multiple restaurants and the dock is a great place to inspect hundreds of boats in season. Many baby boomers are looking to make Lewes and surrounding communities their retirement community. There is  a good variety of active adult communities are in the region. Recent home sales have been averaging about $400,000.


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What is special about this community
This is a top tourist area because of its beaches, proximity to Cape Henlopen State Park, and the shopping malls of Rehoboth Beach. Lewes is one of the oldest towns in America and dates back to 1631
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What is not special about this community
Some people might not like Lewes living because it is so far from any city - it is like living in a resort
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What kinds of people like living here
The people who like living in Lewes tend to be those who want to live near the ocean or who want to be far from suburbia and an urban environment
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Physical environment
Lewes is on the southern Delaware coast at the terminus of the Delmarva Peninsula
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Cultural environment
Lewes is proud of its Zwaanendael Museum, which features exhibits about the history of Delaware. There are a lot of tourist oriented things to do in Lewes, including dining out.
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Medical facilities
Beebe Medical Center
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Transportation
There is railroad service to Lewes. The town is the terminus of the Lewes-Cape May (NJ) ferry. Salisbury-Ocean City Airport is about 40 miles.
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Valuable Links
Guide to Delaware retirement
City Guide to Lewes
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Facts about LEWES
State:  DE
Environment:  Rural,Suburban,Coastal,Small Town,
City Population:  Less than 10,000
Median age of Population:  45-64
Avg Jan Temperature:  21-40
Median HH Income:  41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS):  $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house:  Less than 2000
Total Crime Index:  <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index:  91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index:  81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax:  No
State Income Tax:  Yes
Name of the Guide:  Catrina
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