Living in South Bethany, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bethany · Census data 2020–2024
South Bethany has 545 residents with a median age of 68.7. The median household income is $116,875 (38% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $955,200.
South Bethany is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Bethany at a glance
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 68.7State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $116,875State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $955,200State: $352,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Bethany a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 171% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Bethany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bethany the median home value is $955,200, 187% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,330 a month in housing costs.
South Bethany median household income
The median household income in South Bethany is $116,875 and the income per person is $113,391. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in South Bethany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,348
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 74.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.60
74.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Bethany has many vacation and second homes.
South Bethany demographics
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 68.7
- Under 18
- 0.4%
- 65 and older
- 61.3%
- Households
- 340
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 19.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bethany ›
Education in South Bethany
77.5% of adults 25 and older in South Bethany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 47.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bethany
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 47%
- Drive alone
- 50.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
South Bethany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fenwick Island | 401 | $113,125 | $1,394,700 | $1,438 |
| Millville | 2,430 | $99,776 | $494,500 | $1,750 |
| Ocean City | 6,903 | $77,750 | $429,000 | $1,353 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | $56,745 | $187,600 | $1,025 |
| Frankford | 1,215 | $77,206 | $315,000 | $1,072 |
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What is the median household income in South Bethany, DE?
The median household income in South Bethany is $116,875, 38% 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 South Bethany?
The median home value in South Bethany is $955,200, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
Is South Bethany, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 171% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in South Bethany?
The median age in South Bethany is 68.7 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in South Bethany?
The average commute to work in South Bethany is 30 minutes; 47% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bethany?
The unemployment rate in South Bethany is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bethany?
77.5% of adults in South Bethany 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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