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South Bethany, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
503
Population
1,006/sq mi density
$111,667
Median Income
$106,415 per capita
$855,000
Home Value
$1,177,315 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
7,821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,667 median income, 0.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$855,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$855,000
203% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,261
Median year built: 1994
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$855,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,177,315
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,560/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,293/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $855,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,177,315 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,261 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |