Homeowners in Milford, Delaware paid a median $1,493 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).
0.32%Sussex County overall
Milford vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Milford
At the local 0.50% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $754 | $63 |
| $250,000 | $1,257 | $105 |
| $350,000 | $1,760 | $147 |
| $500,000 | $2,514 | $210 |
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Nearby and related
- Sussex County property taxcounty overview
- Delaware property tax by countyranked
- Georgetown, DE0.39% effective
- Millsboro, DE0.45% effective
- Laurel, DE0.54% effective
- Milton, DE0.32% effective
- Lewes, DE0.25% effective
- Cost of living in Delawareprices & rents
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Delaware
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Wilmington pop. 71,727
- Dover pop. 39,837
- Newark pop. 30,330
- Middletown pop. 24,661
- Bear pop. 22,370
- Glasgow pop. 15,546
- Brookside pop. 15,115
- Hockessin pop. 13,439
- Smyrna pop. 13,165
- New Castle County pop. 577,961
- Sussex County pop. 255,626
- Kent County pop. 187,604
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Milford, Delaware?
Homeowners in Milford, Delaware paid a median $1,493 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Milford?
About $1,257 a year at the 0.50% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Milford higher than the rest of Delaware?
Milford ranks #23 lowest of 51 Delaware places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.50%. Sussex County overall is 0.32%.