Fenwick Island, DE
Living in Fenwick Island
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute68
Public Transit3
Affordability6
Public Safety87
Airports83
Hospitals60
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
505Population+175 (2010–19)
67 y Median Age
54%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over35%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office30%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$838kMedian Home Value-$48k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$20 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M13%
$2M or more9%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fenwick Island
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Fenwick Island
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fenwick Island
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fenwick Island, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fenwick Island, DE
Seaside Christian Academy
9 miles, S
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
9 miles, SW
Lighthouse Christian School
13 miles, NW
Worcester Preparatory School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fenwick Island, DE
Salisbury University
31 miles, W
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
39 miles, SW
Wesley College
55 miles, NW
Delaware State University
57 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fenwick Island, DE
Atlantic General Hospital
12 miles, SW
Beebe Medical Center
22 miles, N
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
25 miles, NW
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fenwick Island, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
74 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
98 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
110 miles, W