Living in Lewes, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewes · Census data 2020–2024
Lewes has 3,505 residents with a median age of 67.2. The median household income is $96,393 (13% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $826,100, the median rent is $381/month.
Lewes at a glance
- Population
- 3,505
- Median age
- 67.2State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $96,393State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $826,100State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $381/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lewes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 135% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lewes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewes the median home value is $826,100, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $381 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,257 a month in housing costs.
Lewes median household income
The median household income in Lewes is $96,393 and the income per person is $80,704. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Lewes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,041
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 42.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.92
42.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lewes has many vacation and second homes.
Lewes demographics
- Population
- 3,505
- Median age
- 67.2
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 59.3%
- Households
- 1,747
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewes ›
Education in Lewes
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Lewes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 41.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewes
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 40.2%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Lewes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | 3,505 | $96,393 | $826,100 | $381 |
| 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 |
| Milton | 3,567 | $80,875 | $407,000 | $1,310 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Slaughter Beach | 408 | $109,375 | $757,400 | — |
| Georgetown | 7,660 | $49,719 | $281,400 | $1,410 |
| Cape May Point | 138 | $86,125 | $1,050,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lewes, DE?
The median household income in Lewes is $96,393, 13% 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 Lewes?
The median home value in Lewes is $826,100, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Lewes?
The median gross rent in Lewes is $381 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Lewes, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 135% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lewes?
The median age in Lewes is 67.2 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Lewes?
The average commute to work in Lewes is 24 minutes; 40.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewes?
The unemployment rate in Lewes is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewes?
67.8% of adults in Lewes 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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