Question 1

Is Georgetown, DE or Lewes, DE cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Georgetown, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Georgetown, DE is approximately $274,500 and in Lewes, DE it is approximately $448,700 — a difference of $174,200.

Question 2

Is Georgetown, DE or Lewes, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Lewes, DE scores higher on safety. Georgetown, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Lewes, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Georgetown, DE or Lewes, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Georgetown, DE is more walkable. Georgetown, DE has a Walk Score of 25/100 and Lewes, DE has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Georgetown, DE or Lewes, DE?

Accepted Answer

Lewes, DE has higher-rated schools. Georgetown, DE has a school rating of 7.2/10 and Lewes, DE has a rating of 8.1/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Georgetown, DE or Lewes, DE?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Georgetown, DE	Lewes, DE
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$275K ✓ Lower price	$449K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$66K	$91K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	25/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.2/10	8.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesRetireesCommuters to Wilmington	retireesbeach loverssailors

Georgetown, DE vs Lewes, DE

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