Country land in Delaware
How much good country Delaware has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Dover, Kent Acres | 0% | +1.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| New Castle County St. Georges, Delaware City | 0% | +0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Sussex County Georgetown, Milton | 0% | +3.2%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Sussex County.
Homeschool rules
Register as a single-family or multi-family homeschool with the Delaware Department of Education: an enrollment report each fall (file by September 30 to be safe) and an attendance report by July 31. No required subjects, testing or teacher qualifications.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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