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Overall Rating: 83/100 · 61,454 veterans (8.5% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
Up to $12,500 exempt (age 60+), $2,000 exempt (under 60). Pending legislation for full exemption.
0.55% average effective rate
Full credit on school tax
100%/TDIU: credit covers 100% of school-district tax (the bulk of a DE bill); county/municipal portions remain. 3-yr DE residency. Nothing below 100%.
Source ↗Zero sales tax - Delaware is one of only five states with no state or local sales tax
$72,000
VA Medical Center
1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
(800) 461-8262
Full-service medical center with emergency department, primary care, mental health, surgery, specialty care
Tuition benefit
All veterans using GI Bill qualify for in-state tuition if living in Delaware
Median Home
$280,000
1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
COL Index
96
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: Dover AFB civilian (3,500 jobs), state government, Bayhealth Medical Center
Pros: Most affordable, Dover AFB employment, state capital jobs, VA clinic, military community
Cons: Summer heat/humidity, some high-crime areas
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