Overview

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. 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.

Demographics

People

Total Population1,281
Male Share of the Population48.6%
Female Share of the Population51.4%
Senior Citizens50.8%
Employed Population 16+553
Age of the Population65

Families

% of people married62.9%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher118.8%
Median Earnings25+$73,250
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$250
Median Earnings With High School Degree$26,042

Wealth

Median Family Income$129,250
% Above Poverty Level95.5%
% Below Poverty Level4.5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time30 minutes
% Working from Home15.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work9.6%
% Using Public Transportation2.7%

Housing

People Living Alone40.1%
Median Gross Rent$1,290
Median House Value$926,200

Ancestry

Irish23.3%
English21.8%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)8.2%
Italian7.3%
Scottish4.8%
French Except Basque3.7%
Russian3%
Polish2.7%
Welsh1.7%
Dutch1.3%
Portuguese1.2%
Ukrainian1%
Lithuanian0.8%
Norwegian0.6%
Romanian0.6%
Danishn0.6%
Slovak0.6%
Swedish0.5%
Slovene0.5%
Hungarian0.5%
Czech0.5%
Swiss0.3%
Canadian0.3%
Arab0.2%
Australian0.2%
Finnish0.2%
Belgian0.2%
German0.2%
+ Show More

Rehoboth Beach Almanac

CategoryValue
CountySussex County
Standard Zip Codes19971
Phone Area Codes302
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude38.7
Approximate Longitude-75.09

Rehoboth Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationLEWES
Distance4.4 miles
Jan Temp28 to 45 F
Apr Temp44 to 65 F
Jul Temp68 to 86 F
Oct Temp50 to 69 F
Annual Precip46 inches
StationCAPE MAY 2 NW
Distance17.6 miles
Jan Temp27 to 42 F
Apr Temp43 to 60 F
Jul Temp67 to 84 F
Oct Temp49 to 66 F
Annual Precip41.3 inches
StationSNOW HILL 4 N
Distance37.6 miles
Jan Temp27 to 47 F
Apr Temp43 to 68 F
Jul Temp66 to 88 F
Oct Temp46 to 71 F
Annual Precip46.1 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bethany Beach1,006$99,167
Dewey Beach306$104,219
Lewes3,118$113,415
Millville1,877$73,750
Milton2,840$70,313
Ocean View2,198$103,472

Rehoboth Beach Public Libraries

Rehoboth Beach Public Library
226 REHOBOTH AVENUE
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
(302) 227-8044

library logo

More Information for Librarians

Rehoboth Beach Public Schools

Rehoboth Elementary School
500 Stockley Street
ZIP: 19971
(302) 227-2571
Primary
Total Enrollment 613
Sources :
Our Partner Listings
Additional Resources
Info for Rehoboth Beach Government Officials


Are you an official in the Rehoboth Beach government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.