Lewes, DE

Living in Lewes

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 60
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 70
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Schools 59
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lewes, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lewes, DE

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The Jefferson School
12 miles, W
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Geneva Academy
14 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lewes, DE

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Wesley College
34 miles, NW
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Salisbury University
39 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lewes, DE

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Airports

Airports near Lewes, DE