Living in Henlopen Acres, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henlopen Acres · Census data 2020–2024
Henlopen Acres has 176 residents with a median age of 70.4. The median household income is $151,250 (78% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Henlopen Acres is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henlopen Acres at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 70.4State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $151,250State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $352,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Henlopen Acres a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Delaware median.
Cons: Home values 468% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Henlopen Acres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henlopen Acres the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Henlopen Acres median household income
The median household income in Henlopen Acres is $151,250 and the income per person is $107,915. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Henlopen Acres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 59.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.87
59.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Henlopen Acres has many vacation and second homes.
Henlopen Acres demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 70.4
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 64.2%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henlopen Acres ›
Education in Henlopen Acres
80.2% of adults 25 and older in Henlopen Acres have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henlopen Acres
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 36.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Henlopen Acres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlopen Acres | 176 | $151,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,370 | $137,500 | $1,486,100 | $1,307 |
| Dewey Beach | 351 | $105,625 | $961,300 | $2,536 |
| Lewes | 3,505 | $96,393 | $826,100 | $381 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Milton | 3,567 | $80,875 | $407,000 | $1,310 |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | $91,500 | $514,200 | $1,774 |
| Bethany Beach | 905 | $117,159 | $720,900 | $1,375 |
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Henlopen Acres, DE?
The median household income in Henlopen Acres is $151,250, 78% 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 Henlopen Acres?
The median home value in Henlopen Acres is $2,000,001, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
Is Henlopen Acres, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Delaware median. Minuses: home values 468% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Henlopen Acres?
The median age in Henlopen Acres is 70.4 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Henlopen Acres?
The average commute to work in Henlopen Acres is 30 minutes; 36.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henlopen Acres?
The unemployment rate in Henlopen Acres is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henlopen Acres?
80.2% of adults in Henlopen Acres 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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