Millville is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Delaware. With a population of 2,049 people and two associated neighborhoods, Millville is the 27th largest community in Delaware. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Millville, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Millville, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Millville’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Millville does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $93,409.00.
Millville home prices are not only among the most expensive in Delaware, but Millville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Millville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Millville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.78% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Millville is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Millville’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
In addition, Millville is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
One of the nice things about Millville is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Millville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Millville, the average commute to work is 30.71 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Millville is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.68% of adults in Millville have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Millville in 2022 was $63,906, which is wealthy relative to Delaware and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $255,624 for a family of four.
The people who call Millville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Millville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Millville include Irish, German, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Millville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Other Asian languages.