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Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Nhbelle — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:52:54 GMT

We are retired and are considering a move to Delaware, Sussex county. We want to escape the 6 month winter here in NH. Don't mind the seasons, and have heard Delaware gets only a little snow, but we were wondering about ice. A friend who used to live in Maryland recalls lots of icy conditions. Is this true in Delaware too? Any advice would be appreciated.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Hooty — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:08:34 GMT

We lived in Dover, DE for 3 yrs. while my DH was active duty AF at Dover AFB. it is about mid-way of the state. Yes, it does snow in this part of the state as well along the coastal areas! If you want to escape the cold, snow, & ice, you need to go the FL not DE! JMHO!!!

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:05:47 GMT

I haven't visited her yet but a good friend relocated to Lewes, Delaware about 4 years ago. She loves her little house and her town and her life there but she has said many times that she wishes she had moved further south because she did not get away from winter. It's not our MA winter but she gets temps in the 30's and 40's, some snow and there have been ice storms. On the other hand, spring comes early and summer lasts much longer.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

TaxyLady — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:13:18 GMT

The southern part of Delaware has approximately the same weather as the cape of NJ. We can have very mild winters and sometimes we have a bit of snow. But, nothing compared to NH. I haven't scene an ice storm in many many years. The weather is much more manageable than in New England. If you want to avoid snow I would move to North or South Carolina. They have pretty nice weather.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

TaxyLady — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:16:23 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Chrystaltree said:
I haven't visited her yet but a good friend relocated to Lewes, Delaware about 4 years ago. She loves her little house and her town and her life there but she has said many times that she wishes she had moved further south because she did not get away from winter. It's not our MA winter but she gets temps in the 30's and 40's, some snow and there have been ice storms. On the other hand, spring comes early and summer lasts much longer.

Lewes Delaware is such a pretty historic town. Close to the ferry that takes you to cape may. Lots of nice shops in each area. I am surprised she has seen an ice storm as Cape may hasn't seen one for about 30 years. Of course we do get black ice on the roads once in awhile but not an ice storm.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Anglophilly — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:40:08 GMT

Many seniors from NJ are headed to Delaware because of the lower taxes and real estate prices, not because of weather conditions.

I lived in Dover for some time, which is north of Sussex County. The town had no snow removal equipment and so the National Guard was called in during an unusually bad storm. Nothing like New Hampshire though. You are a hardy people!

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Nhbelle — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:25:38 GMT

Thanks for all the replies. Think we will look at North Carolina. Looking at Wilmington and New Bern area. Hard to get hubby moving at all but recent health issues is getting him motivated.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

jeanlake — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:58:03 GMT

Love Wilmington, NC, but visited in fall. Not sure how winter is. Heard New Bern was nice. Is Savannah too far south for you? I really like St. Simons Island, GA, but it's 90 minutes north or south from 'bigger' cities. Good luck in your search - exciting times for you.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Shelbelle — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:43:15 GMT

Del has totally tax free shopping, etc, cant beat that!!!!

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

Hooty — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:25:45 GMT

Believe me, I lived in DE for 3 yrs (not by choice) DH was stationed there, and I'd rather pay sales tax than to every live in that state again!!!

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

haddon9 — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:48:20 GMT

I have thought of us retiring to Delaware. I'm used to the weather and it's a bit milder than where we are in Pa. The taxes are lower and DE is friendly towards retirees.

From what I have heard there are a lot of seniors retiring to DE with lots of nice communities. I also like being not too far from the beach. Plus my kids are in Philly so it's not a far drive to visit unlike traveling to the Carolinas which I'm sure are also very nice.

Re: Any one from Southern Delaware ?

haddon9 — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:49:04 GMT

On 2/6/2015 Hooty said:
Believe me, I lived in DE for 3 yrs (not by choice) DH was stationed there, and I'd rather pay sales tax than to every live in that state again!!!

Why? what didn't you like about it?