What are the schools like in Selbyville, DE?

Selbyville 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 Selbyville?

The median household income in Selbyville, DE is $93,971 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Selbyville, DE?

Selbyville 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 8.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Selbyville, DE affordable or expensive?

Selbyville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Selbyville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $374,500 and the median rent is $1,527 per month.

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

Selbyville has a violent crime rate of 91.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1430.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Selbyville, DE a Good Place to Live?

Selbyville is a small town of 2,907 in Delaware, with a median household income of $93,971 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Selbyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Selbyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Selbyville 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

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

Metric	Selbyville, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$374,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,527	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,971	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Selbyville's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.3 /100k

Property Crime

1430.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Selbyville 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	Selbyville, 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	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Selbyville sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Selbyville, DE
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Selbyville, DE	National Avg
Population	2,907	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bishopville, MD 2 mi Frankford, DE 4 mi Dagsboro, DE 6 mi Ocean Pines, MD 6 mi Whaleyville, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Selbyville

Selbyville, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19975

Selbyville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selbyville, DE affordable or expensive?

Selbyville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Selbyville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $374,500 and median rent is $1,527/month.

What is the crime rate in Selbyville, DE?

Selbyville's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1430.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Selbyville?

Public schools in Selbyville 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. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Selbyville, DE a good place to live?

Selbyville, DE has a population of 2,907, a median household income of $93,971, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Selbyville?

Selbyville averages 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Selbyville?

Selbyville, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19975.

What is the population of Selbyville?

The population of Selbyville, Delaware is 2,907 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Selbyville?

Key numbers for living in Selbyville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $374,500, median household income $93,971, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Selbyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.