14 Reasons Why You Should Never, Ever Move To Delaware
By Kim Magaraci|Updated on July 15, 2023(Originally published July 08, 2023)
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
With plenty of people visiting family in Delaware throughout the year, you might notice that outsiders will start to enjoy our tiny state, and they may point out how full of secrets the First State really is. Well, when they begin to talk about moving to Delaware, you can send them away from our already-crowded slice of paradise by sharing the list below, which highlights all of the bad things about living in Delaware.
Being in the northeast, Delaware is just a bunch of chicken farms and tiny towns. It's not well connected to the rest of the northeast at all. In fact, it might as well be an entire world away from Philly, Baltimore, and DC, right? So, is Delaware a good place to live? Nah...
All of it. Every part of Wilmington is dangerous, don't go there. No matter what cool speakeasy or park you read about - it's all a trap. Don't move to Delaware, you'll end up in a bad part of Wilmington. After all, the state is so tiny that it's impossible to avoid.
4. Delaware seafood just can't hold up to Maryland's.
Sure, it's cheaper and often fresher, and gets shipped around the country to some of the best restaurants, but Maryland's got the market cornered on "Too Much Old Bay."
5. The beaches? Forget it - they're WAY too crowded.
All the time - after all, millions of New Yorkers, New Jersians, and Pennsylvanians make their way to Delaware's beaches every year, and what do they know? The crowded beaches are among other reasons not to move to Delaware.
6. Especially Rehoboth Beach - it's touristy and corporate.
That 14 miles from The Delaware Memorial Bridge until you pay the toll into Easton, well, there's nothing really more to the state than that stretch of I-95.
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8. There's really nothing to do here - the whole state's flat.
There are hardly any mom-and-pop or hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the entire state! I'll tell you one thing — you certainly won't stumble upon amazing seafood in the middle of a cornfield in this weird, boring state.
10. You won't even find a nice spot to hike in Delaware, no matter how hard you look.
Delaware's state parks are boring - you might as well fall asleep as you trek through them. There aren't amazing historic landmarks, old farms, and gorgeous trails to check out. It's really just, well, flat roads. There's certainly no reason to move to Delaware if you're a nature-lover.
11. Dover's really only good for NASCAR races, anyway.
Sure, people love their NASCAR races, but beyond race weekends, there's nothing cool going on in the capital city. Firefly?That's just a little local concert.
12. Delaware's government makes everything difficult - even surf fishing.
You'll have to go through all sorts of trouble to get a surf fishing permit, which totally isn't worth it. It's not like the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean have some of the most amazing surf fishing spots on the eastern seaboard - you won't regret missing these unbelievable surf fishing spots. The one-page application is just a lot, and I get that.
I guess that comes with being the First State, but who would want to move to Delaware if all the historic ruins from World War II and American Colonialism are still there, taking up valuable space?
14. And everything's not just old, it's all haunted.
So there you have it – the reasons not to live in Delaware, which you can share with everyone you meet, ensuring they stay far away from the First State, and certainly convince them not to move to Delaware. Some people are stubborn, though, and they’ve fallen for the charm that the diamond state showed them, so if you can’t convince your friends and family to stay away by highlighting the bad things about living in Delaware, you might as well acquaint them with the struggles of living in Delaware, which are sure to convince them that moving to Delaware just isn’t for them.
Well, what do you think? Overall, is Delaware a good place to live? Tell us some of the reasons why you enjoy living in Delaware. What would you say are the reasons not to live in Delaware? Tell us!
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Bad Things About Living In Delaware
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What are the best things about living in Delaware?
Some of the best things about living in Delaware include the following:
There’s no sales tax! Delaware is one of just a handful of states that imposes zero sales tax. An absence of sales tax isn’t the only financial perk afforded to residents of the First State.
There are actually a few other tax advantages for those residing in the First State. Not only does Delaware boast one of the nation’s lowest real estate tax rates, but residents enjoy relatively low-income tax rates.
What unique words and phrases do people in Delaware say?
Here are some unique words and phrases people in Delaware say:
Delunaware is an adjective used to describe someone who is unaware of the existence of Delaware.
Toad choker and frog strangler are two more phrases unique to Delaware. Both mean a heavy downpour or a bad rainstorm.
