Living in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rehoboth Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Rehoboth Beach has 1,370 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $137,500 (62% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $1,486,100, the median rent is $1,307/month.
Rehoboth Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rehoboth Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,370
- Median age
- 62.9State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $137,500State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $1,486,100State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,307/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rehoboth Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 322% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rehoboth Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rehoboth Beach the median home value is $1,486,100, 347% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,307 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,770 a month in housing costs.
Rehoboth Beach median household income
The median household income in Rehoboth Beach is $137,500 and the income per person is $122,417. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Rehoboth Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,140
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 74.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.69
74.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rehoboth Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Rehoboth Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,370
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 806
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rehoboth Beach ›
Education in Rehoboth Beach
70.8% of adults 25 and older in Rehoboth Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 32% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rehoboth Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Drive alone
- 47.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Rehoboth Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,370 | $137,500 | $1,486,100 | $1,307 |
| Henlopen Acres | 176 | $151,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Milton | 3,567 | $80,875 | $407,000 | $1,310 |
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What is the median household income in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The median household income in Rehoboth Beach is $137,500, 62% 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 Rehoboth Beach?
The median home value in Rehoboth Beach is $1,486,100, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Rehoboth Beach?
The median gross rent in Rehoboth Beach is $1,307 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Rehoboth Beach, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 322% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Rehoboth Beach?
The median age in Rehoboth Beach is 62.9 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Rehoboth Beach?
The average commute to work in Rehoboth Beach is 21 minutes; 37.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rehoboth Beach?
The unemployment rate in Rehoboth Beach is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rehoboth Beach?
70.8% of adults in Rehoboth 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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