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Dagsboro, DE

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Dagsboro, DE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 46
Population1,350
Foreign Born2.8%
Population Density939people per mi²
Median Age37.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

108/100

8% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Dagsboro, Delaware

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$39k
Comfortable $55k$81k
Luxury $96k+$149k+
Elite (Top 5%) $113k+$175k+
Affordability Ratio

79%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean80%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
22
Positive
12
Poor
4
Negative
3

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

2.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

12.8mi

Airport

BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

88.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Dagsboro, DE

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 5.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 7 mi
Marina7Nearest 1.7 mi
Winery0Nearest 11.3 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$64k-2.1%
15% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$335k
49% below US avg
College Educated
11.0%
69% below US avg
WFH
3.0%
79% below US avg
Homeownership
79.2%
21% above US avg
Median Home
$285k
1% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 84% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+91.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.96 / 1k Residents31% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−49.7%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.81 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+8Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Dagsboro, Delaware
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.4% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (2% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season235 days310 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.4"
Elevation33 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor164 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak939/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Cold Wave, Coastal Flooding, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 349 mi · coast 8.9 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$119.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBaltimore586k people are 90 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital45 miDover, DE
Nearest Prison10 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T07:05:58.000Z

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