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Fenwick Island, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
383 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$120,625 Median Income $112,876 per capita
$1,337,500 Home Value $934,289 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,337,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fenwick Island, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,625
61% above
$112,876 per capita
Home Value
$1,337,500
374% above
Zillow: $934,289
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
71% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Fenwick Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fenwick Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
161%
Home Value
474%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fenwick Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fenwick Island residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $112,876. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Fenwick Island is $1,337,500 , 374% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $934,289. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Fenwick Island reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,448/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

57.6% of adults in Fenwick Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fenwick Island has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population383
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$112,876
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

F
Home Value$1,337,500
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$934,289
Housing Units771
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,448/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary493/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,330/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Fenwick Island was built in 1987.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.