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Selbyville, DE


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Selbyville, Delaware

Selbyville, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 71 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 95 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is home to some 1,645 residents.

The People and Families of Selbyville

In Selbyville, about 51% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Approximately 27% of Selbyville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Selbyville is very American.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Selbyville had a median family income of $41,522. Home-based work is more common in Selbyville than in most places.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Selbyville.

Selbyville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Selbyville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Selbyville.

Commuting

In Selbyville, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Selbyville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Selbyville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySelbyville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Selbyville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Selbyville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Selbyville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Selbyville, DE

Comparing Selbyville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime12
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