Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Bethany Beach, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 65 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 97 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 903 people in the town.

The People and Families of Bethany Beach

In Bethany Beach, about 62% of adults are married. In Bethany Beach, lots of people live on their own.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethany Beach had a median family income of $67,500. Bethany Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Bethany Beach living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Bethany Beach. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,600) in Bethany Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Bethany Beach Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Bethany Beach is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Bethany Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Bethany Beach, 86% of commuters drive to work. Bethany Beach is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Bethany Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bethany Beach, DE

Comparing Bethany Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bethany Beach Almanac

Bethany Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bethany Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bethany Beach residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Bethany Beach Colleges

(List of All Delaware Colleges)

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