At a Glance
Median Income
$137,083
$49,630 per capita
Home Value
$352,800
Zillow: $316,576
Violent Crime
0/100K
8,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How South Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Dennis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Dennis residents earn a median household income of $137,083 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,630. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Dennis is $352,800 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,576. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
South Dennis reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,943/100K.
Education
43.1% of adults in South Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Dennis has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,579
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,083
Per Capita$49,630
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,800
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$316,576
Housing Units550
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property8,943/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in South Dennis was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.