Dewey Beach, DE
Living in Dewey Beach
Bikeability
78
Walkability
78
Commute
20
Public Transit
38
Affordability
33
Public Safety
86
Airports
84
Hospitals
51
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
332
Population
+40 (2010–19)
61 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
62%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree33%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$103k
Median Household Income
+$31k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle1%
Walked8%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$615k
Median Home Value
-$102k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$508 (2010–19)
10%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas15%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dewey Beach
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Dewey Beach
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dewey Beach
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dewey Beach, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dewey Beach, DE
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
6 miles, NW
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
13 miles, NW
Lighthouse Christian School
14 miles, SW
The Jefferson School
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dewey Beach, DE
Salisbury University
37 miles, SW
Wesley College
40 miles, NW
Delaware State University
42 miles, NW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
47 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dewey Beach, DE
Beebe Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
18 miles, W
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
22 miles, NW
Atlantic General Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dewey Beach, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
59 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
82 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
106 miles, W