At a Glance
Median Income
$111,667
$106,415 per capita
Home Value
$855,000
Zillow: $1,237,471
Violent Crime
0/100K
577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
7.3% smoking rate
How South Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Bethany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Bethany a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Bethany residents earn a median household income of $111,667 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $106,415. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% 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 South Bethany is $855,000 , 203% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,237,471. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
South Bethany reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 577/100K.
Education
76.0% of adults in South Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bethany has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age69.2 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans22.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,667
Per Capita$106,415
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
C
Home Value$855,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,237,471
Housing Units1,261
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property577/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in South Bethany was built in 1994.
40.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.