What are the schools like in Millville, DE?

Millville is served primarily by Indian River School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Millville?

The median household income in Millville, DE is $92,961 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Millville, DE?

Millville has an average high temperature of 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Millville, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Millville, DE affordable or expensive?

Millville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Millville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $430,700 and the median rent is $2,066 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Millville, DE?

Millville has a violent crime rate of 195.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 917.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Millville, DE a Good Place to Live?

Millville is a small town of 2,052 in Delaware, with a median household income of $92,961 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Millville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Millville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Millville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Millville's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Millville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Millville, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$430,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,066	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,961	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Millville's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

195.1 /100k

Property Crime

917.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Millville is served primarily by Indian River School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Millville, DE	National Avg
School District	Indian River School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Millville sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Millville, DE
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Millville, DE	National Avg
Population	2,052	—
Median Age	65.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	6.9%	22.2%
65 and over	53.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ocean View, DE 1 mi Bethany Beach, DE 4 mi South Bethany, DE 4 mi Frankford, DE 6 mi Long Neck, DE 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Millville

Millville, DE is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

19967 19945

Millville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millville, DE affordable or expensive?

Millville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Millville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $430,700 and median rent is $2,066/month.

What is the crime rate in Millville, DE?

Millville's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Millville?

Public schools in Millville are operated by Indian River School District. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Millville, DE a good place to live?

Millville, DE has a population of 2,052, a median household income of $92,961, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Millville?

Millville averages 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Millville?

Millville, DE is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 19967, 19945.

What is the population of Millville?

The population of Millville, Delaware is 2,052 with a median age of 65.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Millville?

Key numbers for living in Millville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $430,700, median household income $92,961, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.