10/27/2026
There’s a reason families return to this stretch of coast for generations—and eventually start talking about staying. 🌊
There are financial, cultural, and environmental reasons to retire here—from Delaware’s tax advantages and a lively arts and dining scene to our beaches, trails, and protected coastal landscapes. Together, they create the quality of life that makes coastal Delaware a top-tier retirement destination.
📍 Lewes and Rehoboth Beach were both named among Investopedia’s 100 best places to retire in America. Travel + Leisure also highlighted Rehoboth Beach as a top retirement destination.
Here’s what that can look like in everyday life:
🔹 More than 5,000 acres at Cape Henlopen State Park, with beaches, trails, and room to spend your days outdoors.
🔹 Local shops, restaurants, and communities that stay active beyond summer.
🔹 No state sales tax and relatively low property taxes.
🔹 No Delaware income tax on Social Security, plus an exclusion of up to $12,500 in qualifying retirement income per eligible resident age 60 or older.
Our advice? Get to know the neighborhood as carefully as the house. A Lewes or Rehoboth mailing address can mean very different daily routines. Walking downtown, stepping onto a bike trail, and driving to the beach each offer a different way of living here.
Think about the practical details, too: a first-floor primary bedroom, manageable upkeep, HOA fees, and proximity to the places you’ll visit most.
At Coastal Homestead Group, we’ll help you put those pieces together so your next home fits the life you want to enjoy.
Could you see yourself retiring here… comment RETIRE for a free personalized retirement guide! 💙
