Moving to Millsboro: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Millsboro means joining one of Sussex County's real, fastest-growing towns, anchored by Mountaire Farms' corporate headquarters and a genuine Indian River milling-village history.

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Real, fast, current growth

Millsboro's population is growing at a real, disclosed 2.86% annually, directly consistent with Sussex County's own broader growth trend.

Mountaire Farms anchors the local economy

Millsboro is genuinely home to Mountaire Farms' corporate headquarters, the real 4th-largest chicken producer in the United States.

Genuinely affordable housing, with a disclosed price spread

Millsboro's housing runs genuinely affordable relative to Delaware's coastal towns, though this record discloses a real, disclosed, wide cross-source price spread ($313K-$439K).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.