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Slaughter Beach, DE
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Slaughter Beach, DE
At a Glance
How Slaughter Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slaughter Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Slaughter Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Slaughter Beach residents earn a median household income of $96,500 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,356. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Slaughter Beach is $770,800 , 173% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,002. Median rent is $1,579/month, with 43.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Slaughter Beach reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,299/100K.
Education
51.0% of adults in Slaughter Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slaughter 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.