Delaware
Dewey Beach is a small town in Delaware with a population of 328. Residents earn $107,917 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dewey Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Dewey Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dewey Beach is $107,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Dewey Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Dewey Beach is $871,400, making it a premium housing market at 209% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
With 3,039 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 22,376 per 100,000, 1042% above the national average.
Dewey Beach is a highly educated community — 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Dewey 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 | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,917 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $95,035 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,378 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% 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 | 0.38% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
| Census Median | $871,400 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,052,730 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,326 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.38% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,330/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 716 |
| Total Violent | 3,038.7/100K |
| 700% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 276.2/100K |
| Assault | 2,762.4/100K |
| Total Property | 22,375.7/100K |
| 1042% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 6,077.4/100K |
| Theft | 15,745.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 552.5/100K |
| 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 | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6957°N, 75.0752°W |
| County FIPS | 10005 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.8% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 716 |
| Restaurants | 688 |
| Retail Stores | 1,067 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |