Milton-De - Looking to retire here (Dover, Milford: condo, travel, work)

[Cobax]

My wife and I are looking for any information or comments about buying a home and living in the Milton area. Concerned about:
1. Water table-well water safe to drink
2. Any area health concerns.
3. Is the area safe.
4. Medical facilities.
5. Quality of builders.
6. Areas to avoid.
7. Traffic
8. Do they get a lot of snow?
Did I overlook any other major considerations.
Any advice or comments are aprreciated

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by Cobax

My wife and I are looking for any information or comments about buying a home and living in the Milton area. Concerned about:
1. Water table-well water safe to drink
2. Any area health concerns.
3. Is the area safe.
4. Medical facilities.
5. Quality of builders.
6. Areas to avoid.
7. Traffic
8. Do they get a lot of snow?
Did I overlook any other major considerations.
Any advice or comments are aprreciated

cobax........I'm a transplant living in Magnolia about a year now, so I dont' know much about Milton. Have driven though and it seems like a nice area.
A few of our posters are more familiar with Milton than I.
However, I think it is safe to say not much snow.

[nlblueyes]

I grew up just outside of Milton (about 2 miles from town). I would say that it is relatively safe. As with all areas, crime exists but generally in certain areas of town. Not a lot, if any, major/violent crimes, although it can/does happen occassionally. The town has changed a lot since I left for college 14 yrs ago. I still visit frequently from my home in Baltimore. Medical facilities-- Beebee in Lewes and Milford Memorial in Memorial are the local hospitals.. I believe most people travel to Georgetown, Milford, or Lewes for drs visits. Traffic can get a bit heavy on Route 16 and Route 1 during the summer months. Areas to avoid -- you will recognize them. Quality of builders, not sure as my parents built a house a few years ago. The contractor was Jimmy Warrington who is excellent but you often have to wait a good length of time to get him. Not sure about the companies that build houses. There are a lot of new developments that are springing up around town. Milton is a nice small town that is growing. I hope this helps.

[rdlr]

Maybe this site will get you started. Town of Milton

Milton is in demand because it's the next community close to the beach, now that Lewes, Rehoboth, and Dewey Beach are at capacity. Lots of new construction going on there, and downtown Milton is undergoing gentrification. If I was looking for a condo type property, I think Paynter's Mill is very nice, but there are lots of different types of properties to choose from, either with private wells/septics, or public utilities.

[Cobax]

Thank you to all for your information.

[Sweetwater]

1. Water table-well water safe to drink City has upgraded water supply system last couple of years
2. Any area health concerns. Currently working through sewer system upgrade problems with new growth taking place.
3. Is the area safe. Yes - as safe/safer than anywhere else
4. Medical facilities. hmmm - not sure - Milford Hospital, Beebe in Lewes hmmmm
5. Quality of builders. nothing real bad or unusual - some quality problems related to the boom of the past few years - look for a place on the lake - or there are some relatively new houses for rent at the Cannery near the Dogfish Head Brewing Company
6. Areas to avoid. you might want to stay off of the road frontage of Route 5 - used as a bypass for people coming from Millsboro area in a hurry
7. Traffic just in the center of the town when the firehall is serving chicken & dumplings
8. Do they get a lot of snow? No once you get below Dover snow accululation is rare
Did I overlook any other major considerations. I like the Irish Eye local chain of restaurants - one in center of Milton - two Guinesses ( or Dogfish Head drafts) and you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the real Milton.
Any advice or comments are aprreciated

[Cate Power]

We visited yesterday, also with the idea of buyin/moving for retirement. It struck as a neat, funky little town, filed with friendly, eccentric folks.