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Best Counties for Retirement in Delaware 2026

3 counties ranked with the Retiree lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 3 Retirement Counties in Delaware

1Sussex County
50.2
baseline 50.4
2Kent County
44.1
baseline 44.2
3New Castle County
42.2
baseline 44.3

All 3 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Delaware

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Sussex County, DE50.250.4-0.2
2Kent County, DE44.144.2-0.1
3New Castle County, DE42.244.3-2.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Delaware?

Based on the Retiree lens, Sussex County ranks as the top retirement county in Delaware with a County Fit Score of 50.2. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Delaware are ranked for retirement?

We rank 3 counties in Delaware with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.