At a Glance
Median Income
$107,917
$95,035 per capita
Home Value
$871,400
Zillow: $1,052,730
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,777/100K
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.8%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dewey Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dewey Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dewey Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dewey Beach residents earn a median household income of $107,917 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,035. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 Dewey Beach is $871,400 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,730. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 23.8% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Dewey Beach reports 1,777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 368% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,061/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.8% of adults in Dewey Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dewey 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
Population328
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,917
Per Capita$95,035
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
C
Home Value$871,400
Rent$1,175
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$1,052,730
Housing Units1,505
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,777/100K
Property4,061/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,777/100K
Burglary508/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.8%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Dewey Beach was built in 1985.
36.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% 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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