Delaware

Delaware Relocation Information

Delaware is bordered by Maryland to the west and south, Pennsylvania to the north, and New Jersey, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Delaware is 49th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 784,000 ranks as the 45th most populous state. Delaware was one of the original 13 colonies and was known as "the first state" since it was the first to ratify the new United States Constitution. Delaware is bounded by Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the west and south, with the Atlantic Ocean on the east. One interesting fact about Delaware is that its northern boundary with Pennsylvania is an arc of 12 miles from the cupola of the courthouse in New Castle, and is referred to as the "12 mile circle".

Delaware's largest employers are the government, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, banking, automotive manufacturing, and farming, specifically poultry farming (such companies as Perdue and Montaire Farms).

Delaware has a personal income tax, but has no state sales tax (although it does have a gross receipts tax on most businesses) or real property tax, however counties do levy a real property tax

State Capital: Dover
State Motto: Liberty and independence
State Bird: blue hen chicken
State Flower: peach blossom
State Song: "Our Delaware"
State Tree: American holly
State Gem: Sillimanite
State Fish: weakfish, cynoscion regalis

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 18
Lowest Overall Taxes: 3
Best Environment for Education: 25
Lowest Crime: 36

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Wilmington

$409,000

No cities in the state ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com

Wilmington is the state's largest city and its economic hub. It is located within commuting distance of both Philadelphia and Baltimore. Despite Wilmington's size, all regions of Delaware are enjoying phenomenal growth, with Dover and the beach resorts expanding immensely.

If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.

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