Living in Fenwick Island, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fenwick Island · Census data 2020–2024
Fenwick Island has 401 residents with a median age of 66.8. The median household income is $113,125 (33% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $1,394,700, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Fenwick Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fenwick Island at a glance
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 66.8State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $113,125State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $1,394,700State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Fenwick Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 296% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fenwick Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fenwick Island the median home value is $1,394,700, 319% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,885 a month in housing costs.
Fenwick Island median household income
The median household income in Fenwick Island is $113,125 and the income per person is $100,572. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Fenwick Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 733
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 72%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.96
72% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fenwick Island has many vacation and second homes.
Fenwick Island demographics
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 66.8
- Under 18
- 1.2%
- 65 and older
- 57.4%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fenwick Island ›
Education in Fenwick Island
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Fenwick Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fenwick Island
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 44.9%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Fenwick Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenwick Island | 401 | $113,125 | $1,394,700 | $1,438 |
| Ocean City | 6,903 | $77,750 | $429,000 | $1,353 |
| South Bethany | 545 | $116,875 | $955,200 | — |
| 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 |
| Ocean Pines | 12,351 | $91,824 | $380,100 | $2,069 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
| West Ocean City | 5,198 | $97,165 | $423,700 | $1,620 |
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What is the median household income in Fenwick Island, DE?
The median household income in Fenwick Island is $113,125, 33% 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 Fenwick Island?
The median home value in Fenwick Island is $1,394,700, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Fenwick Island?
The median gross rent in Fenwick Island is $1,438 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Fenwick Island, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 296% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Fenwick Island?
The median age in Fenwick Island is 66.8 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Fenwick Island?
The average commute to work in Fenwick Island is 29 minutes; 44.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fenwick Island?
The unemployment rate in Fenwick Island is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fenwick Island?
56.8% of adults in Fenwick Island 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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