At a Glance
Median Income
$92,375
$67,988 per capita
Home Value
$806,700
Zillow: $579,037
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
1,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lewes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lewes residents earn a median household income of $92,375 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,988. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Lewes is $806,700 , 186% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,037. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 35.1% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Lewes reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.2% of adults in Lewes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewes 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
Population3,415
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,375
Per Capita$67,988
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
D
Home Value$806,700
Rent$1,271
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$579,037
Housing Units2,825
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewes was built in 1990.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% 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.
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