Lewes remains one of the most popular locations for retirees that you'll ever find - and for good reason! Here are just a few of the perks that retirement in Lewes can offer:

• Lewes offers the third lowest real estate tax area in United States under $1,000/year for average 3 Br 2 Ba home! Compare that to your taxes in NJ, PA,NY and VA!
• No sales tax!
• No personal property tax!
• No estate tax!
• Low income and corporate Taxes $12,500 personal exclusion for pensions!
• Reduced property taxes ( appx 35%) for senior citizens
• Excellent lifestyle and amenities – beaches, boating. Fishing, kayaking, hiking and walking.
• Superior medical facilities in town!
• Numerous golf courses nearby!
• Wide variety of restaurants!
• Over 150 factory outlet shops!
• Variety of housing opportunities and prices $200,000 to $3,000,000!
• Lewes is within 2.5 miles of the Delaware Bay beach and adjacent to Cape Henlopen State Park - which offers hiking, biking and miles of Atlantic Ocean beach!
• Bike/hiking trail to Rehoboth Beach with plans for 25 miles of additional trails!
• Within 200 mile range of major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia, Northern VA, Washington DC, Baltimore and New York.
• Cape May Ferry to NJ leaves from Lewes
• Our small historic town is over 375 years old and rests only 6 miles from Rehoboth Beach!
• Recommended as one of the best places to retire by Kiplinger and Money Magazines!