Delaware Information

Delaware Overview:
Delaware, the second smallest state, is often a haven for residents of its much larger neighboring states such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sought out for its beautiful beach resorts along the southeastern coast, Delaware is a popular destination for summer travelers looking to just sit back and relax. The resort destinations of Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach offer many options for those looking for a second home or vacation home.

Delaware Real Estate:
Delaware offers many real estate opportunities, from luxury beach retreats in Bethany Beach to grand stone homes in Wilmington. With only three counties, Delaware retains its old world charm with cobblestone streets and an abundance of local festivals. Popular vacation destinations like Fenwick Island and Rehoboth Beach remain quiet and quaint beach towns full of sand and surf despite their growing popularity with neighboring states. Purchase one of the many exquisite, spacious homes in central Delaware and have the best of both worlds. Quiet neighborhoods and historic buildings characterize many of the cities located in central Delaware but the state is also home to the popular Dover International Speedway and Dover Downs Complex. Spend a weekend watching one of the NASCAR races or try your hand at the slots at Dover Downs. Charming, traditional, exciting and beautiful only begin to describe what real estate in Delaware has to offer .

Delaware Weather:
The state of Delaware transitions from a humid subtropical climate to a continental climate, with its climate being moderated by the effects of the ocean. Delaware generally has hot, humid summers. The amount of snowfall in the winter varies throughout the state. See Delaware temperature charts.

Regions in Delaware:
Delaware is made up of only three counties, thus creating only three regions. There is the Northern Region of Delaware (New Castle County), the Central Region of Delaware (Kent County) and Southern Delaware (Sussex County).

Delaware Airports:
Delaware is the only state in the Union that does not have commercial air service. Delaware residents most frequently use the Philadelphia National Airport and the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Delaware Facts:
Population in Delaware is ranked 45th in the U.S. and area is ranked 51st. The state's capital is Dover and is also the state's second largest city. Delaware's nickname is "The First State" but has also been nicknamed the "Diamond State" and the "Blue Hen State."

Delaware Trivia:
Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. Rehoboth Beach is Delaware's largest coastal resort town; The 87 foot Fenwick Island Lighthouse was painted in 1880 for a total cost of $5.00; The nation's first scheduled steam railroad began in New Castle, Delaware in 1831; The state of Delaware is only 96 miles long and varies from 9 to 35 miles in width; Horseshoe crabs may be viewed in large numbers on the Delaware shore in May.

Delaware State Government Resource Link: www.delaware.gov

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