Moving to or from Smyrna?
A historic central Delaware town on US-13 between Dover and Wilmington — with a preserved downtown, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge nearby, and growing residential development as a commuter community.
- 13,000 City population
- 180,000 Metro area
- 1768 Founded
- Kent County / Central Delaware Region
Why people move to Smyrna.
- Being a historic stagecoach and railroad town on US-13
- Straddling Kent and New Castle county lines
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (nearby)
- Preserved Main Street historic district
- Being between Dover and Wilmington
- Delaware's no-sales-tax advantage
Smyrna, Delaware straddles the Kent and New Castle county line — most of the town is in Kent County, but a portion extends into New Castle County. The town's historic district along Main Street preserves Federal and Victorian architecture from its 18th and 19th century heyday as a stagecoach stop and later railroad town. Smyrna is also near Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most important migratory bird stopovers on the Atlantic Flyway.
Where people live in Smyrna.
A quick guide to Smyrna's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown / Historic District
Preserved historic core along Main Street
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Bon Ayre
Master-planned active adult community
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Central Smyrna
Established residential
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Clayton (adjacent)
Small neighboring town
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Leipsic (nearby)
Small historic village
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Kenton (nearby)
Small community
Where people spend their time in Smyrna.
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge East Smyrna
- Smyrna Opera House Downtown
- Lake Como Central Smyrna
- Duck Creek Park Central Smyrna
- Woodland Beach (nearby) East Smyrna
- Dover Air Force Base (30 min south) Dover
Planning a Smyrna move.
- Delaware has no state sales tax
- Dover is 20 min south; Wilmington is 40 min north
- Flood risk affects properties near the Delaware Bay
- Growth pressure from both Wilmington and Dover metros
Moving in Smyrna: FAQ.
Which county is Smyrna in?
Primarily Kent County, though a portion of the town extends into New Castle County. This creates unusual governance situations — different county services and school feeders depending on which side of the line your specific address falls on. The Smyrna School District serves both sides of the town. When buying, confirm which county your specific property is in.
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