At a Glance
Median Income
$105,833
$88,553 per capita
Home Value
$648,500
Zillow: $837,365
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
6,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Bethany Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethany Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethany Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethany Beach residents earn a median household income of $105,833 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,553. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany Beach is $648,500 , 130% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $837,365. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Bethany Beach reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,350/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.8% of adults in Bethany Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany Beach has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population923
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,833
Per Capita$88,553
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B
Home Value$648,500
Rent$1,688
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$837,365
Housing Units2,659
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property6,350/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethany Beach was built in 1988.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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