Selbyville, DE

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Selbyville, DE

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Selbyville Almanac

Selbyville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Selbyville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Selbyville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Selbyville Public Libraries

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Selbyville Colleges

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