The Town FilesMillsboro, Delaware
Town in Sussex County · population 6,863 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $332,600
- Household income
- $78,707
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 39.5
Millsboro is a town of 6,863 people in Sussex County, Delaware. The median home is worth $332,600, above the typical Delaware town ($302,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Delaware towns, more seaside character than 93% of Delaware towns, better for cycling than 84% of Delaware towns.
How Millsboro ranks
Percentile among Delaware towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Delaware towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Millsboro is worth $332,600, above the typical Delaware town ($302,450). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $78,707, which is more affordable than 40% of Delaware towns. Median rent is $1,277 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millsboro | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,600 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $78,707 | $78,707 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 72.0% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1987 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Millsboro
| People | Millsboro | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Average commute | 33.0 min | 25.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 93.0% |
Weather in Millsboro
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.6°F. About 43.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.4 inches of snow (typical Delaware town: 12.8 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millsboro since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical Delaware town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 15, 1992 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Sussex County since 1996
Sussex County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4916: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| March 16, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4265: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Sussex County
Sussex County had 94,273 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,078 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Millsboro itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Millsboro
3 public schools with 2,287 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Millsboro Elementary School | K-5 | 875 | 16.8 |
| Millsboro Middle School | 6-8 | 756 | 14.3 |
| Long Neck Elementary School | K-5 | 656 | 14.0 |
Towns near Millsboro
- Georgetown, DE8.1 mi · 7,134 people · home $281,400
- Long Neck, DE8.3 mi · 3,017 people · home $187,600
- Selbyville, DE10.5 mi · 2,878 people · home $432,900
- Ocean View, DE12.1 mi · 2,636 people · home $514,200
- Milton, DE12.8 mi · 3,291 people · home $407,000
- Laurel, DE14.2 mi · 3,865 people · home $230,300
- Lewes, DE15.9 mi · 3,303 people · home $826,100
- Ocean Pines, MD16.6 mi · 12,145 people · home $380,100
Millsboro questions
Is Millsboro, Delaware a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millsboro scores better for retirees than 70% of Delaware towns and quieter than 20%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Millsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Millsboro is valued at $332,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,707, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,277 a month.
What is the weather like in Millsboro?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.4 inches of snow.
Does Millsboro get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 15, 1992. The typical Delaware town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)