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Rehoboth Beach, DE

Founded 1873Sussex CountyElev. 5 m
Population
1,388
Median home
$1,238,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach is a city in Delaware with about 1,388 residents. Rehoboth Beach was founded in 1873 and sits in Sussex County, and is nicknamed "The Nation's Summer Capital". The median age is 62.8 and the median household income is $141,250. Homes carry a median value of $1,238,400, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.1%). Around 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,388
Median age
62.8
Median household income
$141,250
Per-capita income
$118,239
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
99.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
68%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
20.5 min
Work from home
33.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black0.1%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56.7%
Sales & office22.2%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.6%
Production, transportation & material moving1.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,238,400
Median gross rent
$1,391/mo
Owner-occupied
82%
Median year built
1975
Households
804
Avg. household size
1.72

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

Education

Schools

Rehoboth Beach has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Rehoboth Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
Rehoboth Beach326
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 54% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime364% above national
Rehoboth Beach9,054
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rehoboth 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

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

Rehoboth Beach was founded in 1873 and sits in Sussex County, nicknamed “The Nation's Summer Capital”. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union FountainDodd HomesteadMarsh, Peter, HouseAll Saints' Episcopal Church
Notable people from Rehoboth Beach
Zack GelofStarrahJake Gelof
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Nearby cities
Dewey Beach (2 mi)Lewes (5 mi)Bethany Beach (12 mi)Milton (13 mi)Ocean View (13 mi)Millville (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rehoboth Beach, DE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Joshua David Williams, 28
Rehoboth Beach · Sussex County · 19971
AKA Joshua Williams, Joshua D Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rehoboth Beach — frequently asked

What is the population of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?
Rehoboth Beach has a population of about 1,388, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rehoboth Beach?
The median home value in Rehoboth Beach is $1,238,400, and the median gross rent is $1,391/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rehoboth Beach safe? What is the crime rate?
Rehoboth Beach Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 326 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rehoboth 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 schools are in Rehoboth Beach?
Rehoboth Beach has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rehoboth Beach?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Rehoboth Beach. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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