Delaware
Bethany Beach is a small town in Delaware with a population of 923. Residents earn $105,833 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bethany Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bethany Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bethany Beach is $105,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Bethany Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Bethany Beach is $648,500, making it a premium housing market at 130% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bethany Beach is below the national average at 176 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,821 per 100,000, 299% above the national average.
Bethany Beach is a highly educated community — 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bethany Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 10.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 84.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.0% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,833 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $88,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,378 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,171 |
| County GDP | $23,356M |
| Restaurants | 688 |
| Healthcare | 716 |
| Retail | 1,067 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,326 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.51% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 31.3% |
| Census Median | $648,500 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $837,365 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,688 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,326 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.51% |
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,330/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 716 |
| Total Violent | 175.8/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 87.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 87.9/100K |
| Total Property | 7,820.7/100K |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 703.0/100K |
| Theft | 7,117.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5376°N, 75.0643°W |
| County FIPS | 10005 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 716 |
| Restaurants | 688 |
| Retail Stores | 1,067 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 31.3% |