Seaford, DE

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Population
9,165
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
22 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$224,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,016
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set right on the Nanticoke River in western Sussex County, Seaford is a friendly small town with plenty of waterfront charm. The river shapes daily life here, offering easy access for kayaking, boating, and scenic walks along the downtown Riverwalk. Around the town center, you will find quiet residential streets, community parks, and local spots like the Seaford Museum, while nearby Route 13 handles grocery runs and major retail needs.

Once famous as the Nylon Capital of the World, Seaford blends a proud industrial past with a relaxed, low-key pace of living. It is an appealing choice for relocators seeking affordable Delaware real estate, lower property taxes, and easy weekend trips to the Atlantic coast less than an hour east. With regional healthcare at TidalHealth, great fishing spots, and a down-to-earth community, Seaford makes it easy to settle into a slower pace.

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