Bethany Beach, DE

Living in Bethany Beach

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 3
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 69
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Schools 87
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Residents

854 Population +41 (2010–19)
68  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
59% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years4%
55 to 74 years61%
75 years and over24%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate17%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office41%
Service6%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home16%

Housing

$497k Median Home Value -$99k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent -$136 (2010–19)
17% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K29%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethany Beach

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in Bethany Beach

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 3
Feb 39 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethany Beach

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethany Beach, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethany Beach, DE

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Colleges

Colleges near Bethany Beach, DE

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Salisbury University
32 miles, SW
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Wesley College
50 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethany Beach, DE

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Beebe Medical Center
17 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Bethany Beach, DE