Living in Dewey Beach, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dewey Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Dewey Beach has 351 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $105,625 (24% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $961,300, the median rent is $2,536/month.
Dewey Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dewey Beach at a glance
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 63.3State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $105,625State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $961,300State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $2,536/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Dewey Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 173% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dewey Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dewey Beach the median home value is $961,300, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,536 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,636 a month in housing costs.
Dewey Beach median household income
The median household income in Dewey Beach is $105,625 and the income per person is $97,418. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Dewey Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,407
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 86.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.87
86.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dewey Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Dewey Beach demographics
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 63.3
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 39.9%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dewey Beach ›
Education in Dewey Beach
71.4% of adults 25 and older in Dewey Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 43.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dewey Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Dewey Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey Beach | 351 | $105,625 | $961,300 | $2,536 |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,370 | $137,500 | $1,486,100 | $1,307 |
| Henlopen Acres | 176 | $151,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lewes | 3,505 | $96,393 | $826,100 | $381 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Bethany Beach | 905 | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,375 |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,774 |
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
| South Bethany | 545 | $116,875 | $955,200 | — |
More for people moving to Dewey Beach
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What is the median household income in Dewey Beach, DE?
The median household income in Dewey Beach is $105,625, 24% 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 Dewey Beach?
The median home value in Dewey Beach is $961,300, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Dewey Beach?
The median gross rent in Dewey Beach is $2,536 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Dewey Beach, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 173% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Dewey Beach?
The median age in Dewey Beach is 63.3 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Dewey Beach?
The average commute to work in Dewey Beach is 29 minutes; 34.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dewey Beach?
The unemployment rate in Dewey Beach is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dewey Beach?
71.4% of adults in Dewey 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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