The region is a choice place to live. Educational opportunities are plentiful with the 21,000-student University of Delaware in nearby Newark and plenty of smaller colleges in the area.We're the home of nationally known attractions and museums so you can enjoy a weekend getaway or relaxing staycation in your own backyard! Your calendar will be filled year-round as cultural events and festivals abound.

According to The Baltimore Sun, "Wilmington is undergoing a robust renaissance that makes it a prime destination . . . . It's got a waterfront that's becoming sleek and hip . . . a restaurant scene that's off the charts . . . and a thriving cultural arts community."

We're the second smallest state in the Union, with less than 800,000 residents. But with our great location, easy access to the rest of the nation and the world, low taxes and world-class attractions, it's no wonder people who are looking for a great place to live focus more and more on Delaware, The First State.