Bethany Beach, DE Overview

Known as “The Quiet Resorts,”the small towns of Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island claim only about 800 year-round residents.  This seven-mile stretch of sandy, Atlantic Ocean beach is ideal for swimming, fishing, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, fishing, crabbing, water-skiing and boating.  Bethany Beach and neighboring South Bethany Beach were founded in the early 1900s.  Both maintain the charm of original cottages as well as single-family homes, handsome estates, vacation houses, condominiums, and lovely waterfront developments.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 32%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,059.00
Household Size (ppl) 1.871
Households w/ Children 8%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 42%
Median Year in Residency 4.38

Housing Inventory

Bethany Beach, DE Housing Inventory 68 584 1,975 1,975 68 584 1,975

Market Overview

85 listings with an estimated median price of $995,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$100K - 200K 3
$300K - 400K 1
$400K - 500K 1
$500K - 600K 10
$600K - 700K 4
$700K - 800K 14
$800K - 900K 4
$900K - 1M 7
$1M - Max 40
Property Type Count
Single Family 42
Townhouse 2
Condo 30
Rental 5
Lots and Land 11

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Bethany Beach, DE Population Demographics

Total: 1,219

Households:652

Median Age: 69.50

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Bethany Beach, DE Temperature

Weather Risk

Bethany Beach, DE Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Bethany Beach, DE Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Bethany Beach, DE Highest Education Level Attained 180 142 140 8 0 258 377 180 142 140 8 0 258

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Bethany Beach, DE Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $79,737)

Bethany Beach, DE Income by dollar range 13 10 21 12 8 29 26 30 18 49 86 106 66 42 52 46 20 15

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$618
One Bedroom
$688
Two Bedroom
$915
Three Bedroom
$1,304
Four Bedroom
$1,477

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Bethany Beach, DE Crime

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