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Rehoboth Beach, DE


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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Introduction to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 53 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 85 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer. It attracts residents of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The city is well known for its beaches, wooden boardwalk and unique shops.

The municipality is a popular vacation destination for the gay community. Reader's Digest ranked the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk as the "Best in America." The AARP named the town as one of the five dream towns for "Best Places to Retire." The population swells during the summer.

Rehoboth History

Beginning in 1650 English and Dutch settlers arrived. The area was established in 1873 as the Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association by the Rev. Robert W. Todd, from the St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church of Wilmington Delaware. It was established for Methodist camp meetings. In 1925 a highway was constructed that connected Georgetown with Rehoboth Beach which brought tourists from the Washington D.C. area including legislators and diplomats.

Rehoboth Attractions

  • Sea Witch Festival
  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival
  • Nantucket Indian Museum
  • Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
  • Zwaanendael Museum
  • Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival
  • Delaware Comedy Theatre
  • Rehoboth Beach Museum
  • Coastal Concerts
  • Overfall Maritime Museum
  • Rehoboth Summer Children's Theater
  • Cannonball House Marine Museum
  • Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts
  • Discoversea Shipwreck Museum
  • Lewes Historical Society Complex

Rehoboth Activities

Visitors enjoy the boardwalk, the scenic beach, the unique shops and numerous restaurants. The Cape Henlopen State Park is a vast acreage which includes nature trails and is known for its sand dunes. The nearby Delaware Seashore State Park is a popular destination. Fishing opportunities are provided at the Indian River Inlet, Delaware Bay and Rehoboth Bay and along the coast. The city can be toured by walking, bicycle riding, by bus and by trolley.

Visitors enjoy the opportunities for dolphin and whale watching. Surfing is popular at the Indian River Inlet area. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the local courses including Baywood Greens, Rookery of Milton, Bear Traps Dunes of Ocean View and the Old Landing Golf Course. The local bandstand hosts a variety of concerts during the summer. The downtown area is popular for shopping. Rehoboth Beach is know for its active nightlife.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRehoboth Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRehoboth Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRehoboth Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRehoboth Beach College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Rehoboth Beach Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Rehoboth Beach Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Rehoboth Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Rehoboth Beach Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rehoboth Beach, DE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11

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