Living in Bethany Beach, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bethany Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Bethany Beach has 905 residents with a median age of 66.3. The median household income is $117,159 (38% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $720,900, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Bethany Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bethany Beach at a glance
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 66.3State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $117,159State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $720,900State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bethany Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bethany Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bethany Beach the median home value is $720,900, 117% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,292 a month in housing costs.
Bethany Beach median household income
The median household income in Bethany Beach is $117,159 and the income per person is $100,979. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Bethany Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,605
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 82.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.96
82.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bethany Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Bethany Beach demographics
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 66.3
- Under 18
- 4.3%
- 65 and older
- 53.9%
- Households
- 461
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bethany Beach ›
Education in Bethany Beach
66.1% of adults 25 and older in Bethany Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 26.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bethany Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Drive alone
- 49.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Bethany Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | 905 | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,375 |
| South Bethany | 545 | $116,875 | $955,200 | — |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,774 |
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
| Fenwick Island | 401 | $113,125 | $1,394,700 | $1,438 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Ocean City | 6,903 | $77,750 | $429,000 | $1,353 |
| Frankford | 1,215 | $77,206 | $315,000 | $1,072 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
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What is the median household income in Bethany Beach, DE?
The median household income in Bethany Beach is $117,159, 38% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bethany Beach?
The median home value in Bethany Beach is $720,900, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Bethany Beach?
The median gross rent in Bethany Beach is $1,375 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Bethany Beach, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bethany Beach?
The median age in Bethany Beach is 66.3 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Bethany Beach?
The average commute to work in Bethany Beach is 23 minutes; 35.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bethany Beach?
The unemployment rate in Bethany Beach is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bethany Beach?
66.1% of adults in Bethany Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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