Lewes, DE
Living in Lewes
Bikeability
59
Walkability
60
Commute
30
Public Transit
38
Affordability
36
Public Safety
86
Airports
84
Hospitals
46
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.2k
Population
+379 (2010–19)
66 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
49%
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$89k
Median Household Income
+$26k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector50%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office25%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$558k
Median Home Value
-$84k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
$738
Median Monthly Rent
+$201 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas33%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lewes
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Lewes
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lewes
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding56
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lewes, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lewes, DE
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
0 miles, S
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
8 miles, W
The Jefferson School
12 miles, W
Geneva Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lewes, DE
Wesley College
34 miles, NW
Delaware State University
35 miles, NW
Salisbury University
39 miles, SW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lewes, DE
Beebe Medical Center
0 miles, E
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
15 miles, W
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
15 miles, NW
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lewes, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
56 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
76 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
102 miles, W