Delaware taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Delaware. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

No sales tax. Low property tax. Income tax modest. Retirement-friendly: no SS tax + $12,500 pension exclusion.
Effective property tax
0.55%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
6.6%
Sales tax (state)
0.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Delaware’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.55% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $1,925/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 6.6%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 0.00%. No state sales tax — local municipalities may still levy.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Delaware

Wilmington · pop 73,176 · momentum 68

Dover · pop 40,191 · momentum 68

Newark · pop 30,506 · momentum 67

Middletown · pop 25,686 · momentum 72

Milford · pop 14,079 · momentum 72

Smyrna · pop 13,326 · momentum 70

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Delaware cities · Best Delaware cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.