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Bethany Beach, DE

Founded 1901Sussex CountyElev. 3 m
Population
923
Median home
$648,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach is home to roughly 923 residents. Bethany Beach was founded in 1901 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 66.4 and the median household income is $105,833. Homes carry a median value of $648,500, and about 95% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.6%). Around 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
923
Median age
66.4
Median household income
$105,833
Per-capita income
$88,553
Poverty rate
2.8%
High-school grad or higher
98%
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
31.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0.3%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.7%
Sales & office25.6%
Service19.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.2%
Production, transportation & material moving0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$648,500
Median gross rent
$1,688/mo
Owner-occupied
94.9%
Median year built
1988
Households
474
Avg. household size
1.95

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Bethany Beach.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Bethany Beach188
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime405% above national
Bethany Beach9,850
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 53% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bethany Beach Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bethany Beach.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bethany Beach is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bethany Beach was founded in 1901 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach, DE
Where Bethany Beach is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Indian River Life Saving Service StationDinker-Irvin Cottage
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Nearby cities
South Bethany (2 mi)Ocean View (3 mi)Millville (4 mi)Fenwick Island (5 mi)Frankford (9 mi)Selbyville (10 mi)

Common questions

Bethany Beach — frequently asked

What is the population of Bethany Beach, Delaware?
Bethany Beach has a population of about 923, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bethany Beach?
The median home value in Bethany Beach is $648,500, and the median gross rent is $1,688/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bethany Beach safe? What is the crime rate?
Bethany Beach Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 188 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bethany Beach face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bethany Beach?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Bethany Beach. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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