Bethany Beach, DE
Living in Bethany Beach
Bikeability41
Walkability3
Commute54
Public Transit21
Affordability32
Public Safety86
Airports85
Hospitals57
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
854Population+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
$87kMedian 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
$497kMedian 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
Lighthouse Christian School
11 miles, W
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
12 miles, SW
Seaside Christian Academy
14 miles, S
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bethany Beach, DE
Salisbury University
32 miles, SW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
41 miles, SW
Wesley College
50 miles, NW
Delaware State University
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethany Beach, DE
Atlantic General Hospital
16 miles, SW
Beebe Medical Center
17 miles, N
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
22 miles, NW
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Bethany Beach, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
69 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
93 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
109 miles, W