Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Smyrna, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Lewes, DE is approximately $448,700 and in Smyrna, DE it is approximately $290,400 — a difference of $158,300.

Question 2

Is Lewes, DE or Smyrna, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Lewes, DE or Smyrna, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Smyrna, DE is more walkable. Lewes, DE has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Smyrna, DE has a Walk Score of 14/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lewes, DE	Smyrna, DE
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Think twice
Median Price	$449K	$290K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$91K ✓ Higher income	$72K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	14/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.1/10	8.1/10
Best for	retireesbeach loverssailors	Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to PhiladelphiaRemote workers wanting a quiet suburb

Lewes, DE vs Smyrna, DE

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