At a Glance
Median Income
$141,250
$118,239 per capita
Home Value
$1,238,400
Zillow: $795,948
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
647/100K
8,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.0%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rehoboth Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rehoboth Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rehoboth Beach 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
Rehoboth Beach residents earn a median household income of $141,250 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $118,239. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Rehoboth Beach is $1,238,400 , 339% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $795,948. Median rent is $1,391/month, with 26.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Rehoboth Beach reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,279/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.0% of adults in Rehoboth Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rehoboth 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
Population1,388
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density1,176/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$118,239
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
D
Home Value$1,238,400
Rent$1,391
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$795,948
Housing Units3,167
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent647/100K
Property8,279/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault388/100K
Burglary712/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Rehoboth Beach was built in 1975.
33.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.