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Millsboro, DE

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Delaware’s family-centric town is a rising location for business

Up-and-Coming Bayfront Business Family-Friendly

Nestled beside two beautiful ponds, Millsboro prides itself on being a business-friendly and family-oriented town. In 2018, this small town was ranked the top city out of 25 Sussex County cities for the number of residential building permits issued, a leading indication of population. Businesses continue to establish themselves in town monthly. Millsboro is very safe with excellent schools.

There is plenty to do in and around this up-and-coming city. If you’re looking for some in-town fun, bowl at Millsboro Lanes or get in touch with your creative side and take a class at the Millsboro Art League. Head to Cupola Park to crab, fish, or just meditate by Millsboro pond’s calming waters. Just 30 minutes away, enjoy a sales-tax-free shopping spree at the Tanger Outlets. Experience Delaware’s largest water park with bumper boats, batting cages, and mini golf at Jungle Jim’s in nearby Rehoboth. Millsboro is also close to several coastal communities and beaches including Ocean City and Dewey Beach.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Millsboro, DE is $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,462 for two bedrooms, and $1,720 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Millsboro has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
719 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,095/month
1,612 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East Millsboro Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

815 Students

6
out of 10

Long Neck Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

693 Students

6
out of 10

Millsboro Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

771 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
  • Trap Pond State Park

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.