Living in Millville, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millville · Census data 2020–2024
Millville has 2,430 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $99,776 (17% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $494,500, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Millville at a glance
- Population
- 2,430
- Median age
- 65.1State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $99,776State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $494,500State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Millville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Millville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millville the median home value is $494,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Millville median household income
The median household income in Millville is $99,776 and the income per person is $65,560. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Millville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,052
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 37.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 1.88
37.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Millville has many vacation and second homes.
Millville demographics
- Population
- 2,430
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 50.8%
- Households
- 1,291
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millville ›
Education in Millville
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Millville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Millville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,774 |
| Bethany Beach | 905 | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,375 |
| South Bethany | 545 | $116,875 | $955,200 | — |
| Frankford | 1,215 | $77,206 | $315,000 | $1,072 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Dagsboro | 1,376 | $60,607 | $318,400 | $1,151 |
| Fenwick Island | 401 | $113,125 | $1,394,700 | $1,438 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
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What is the median household income in Millville, DE?
The median household income in Millville is $99,776, 17% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Millville?
The median home value in Millville is $494,500, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Millville?
The median gross rent in Millville is $1,750 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Millville, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Millville?
The median age in Millville is 65.1 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Millville?
The average commute to work in Millville is 29 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millville?
The unemployment rate in Millville is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millville?
43.5% of adults in Millville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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