Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Beach Break Bakrie & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Drifting Grounds
Coffee Shop
3 Blond Bakers
Coffee Shop
Drifting Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Nature Center
Attraction
Bethany North Fire Control Tower
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) A+
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Bethany Beach Beverage Co
Alcohol
Rita's
Sweets
Sandy Pony Donuts
Fast Food
DiFebo's Market
Deli
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fisher’s Popcorn
Sweets
Sugar Shack
Sweets
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
D.B.'s Fries
Fast Food
Kohr Bros.
Sweets
Dickey's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Maureen’s
Sweets
Dickey's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Boardwalk Fries
Fast Food
Sandy Pony
Fast Food
Beach Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Shipwrecked Ice Cream
Sweets
Moe's Deli
Fast Food
Sweetiez Candy Shop
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Bonkey's Ice Cream & Snoballs
Sweets
Salt Pond Snack Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Sea Colony Freeman Fitness Center
Gym
Salt Pond Community Center
Gym
Bishops Landing Clubhouse
Community Centre
Bay Forest Clubhouse
Community Centre
Bay Forest Community Center (Phase 2)
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Griff's Bethany Beach Bake Shoppe
Bakery
South Bethany Seafood Market
Seafood
G&E Hockers Supermarket
Grocery Store
McCabe's Gourmet Market
Grocery Store
Tom & Terry's Seafood Market
Seafood
Giant Food
Grocery Store
Weis Market
Grocery Store
Hocker's Super Center
Grocery Store
Parks (4) B
Bethany Beach Town Park
Park
Loop Canal Centennial Park
Park
Bethany Beach Nature Center & Conservation Area
Park
Richard Hall Memorial Park
Park
John West Park
Park
Delaware Seashore State Park Fresh Pond
Park
Assawoman Recreation Area
Park
Fenwick Island State Park
Park
Shops (24) A+
Wawa
Convenience Store
Palms At Bethany
Clothing
Gypsy Teal
Clothing
Sandy Pawz Pet Gift Shop
Pets
Rhodes 5 & 10
Discount Store
Yuppy Puppy
Pets
Blue Room Gallery & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Seaside Snacks
Convenience Store
Yesterday’s Fun
Toys
Atlantic Shoals Surf Shop
Clothing
Beach Wear Factory
Clothing
Breakers Surf Shop
Clothing
Chic at The Beach
Clothing
Su Casa
Furniture
Shades at the Beach
Optician
First & Anchor
Clothing
Comics And Gaming
Books
Alice H. Klein Handmade Jewelry
Fashion
Sea Shirts
Clothing
Sanpoula's
Clothing
Tangerine Goods
Clothing
Silver Stockpile
Fashion
Bicycle Connection
Bicycle
Bethany Beach Books
Books
Sea Crest Gift & Gallery
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Bethany Beach.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bethany Beach is 148/100 - which is 37% higher than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Bethany Beach crime rates are 8,527 per 100k, which is 263% higher than Delaware
Property Crime
8,236 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
291 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Bethany Beach is $96,700 - which is 58% higher than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$96,700 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Bethany Beach Patrol
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Bethany Police Department
Police
Sussex County Paramedic Station 105
Ambulance Station
Millville Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Bethany Beach home prices are $571,700 - which is 145% higher than Delaware
Home Price
$571,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Bethany Beach graduation rate is 98% - which is 15% higher than Delaware
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings D+

Bethany Beach has an overall rating of 57% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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  • Bethany Beach has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Bethany Beach crime rates are 263% higher than the Delaware average
  • Cost of living in Bethany Beach is 37% higher than the Delaware average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bethany Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bethany Beach Town Park
      Loop Canal Centennial Park
      Bethany Beach Nature Center & Conservation Area
      Richard Hall Memorial Park
      John West Park
      Delaware Seashore State Park Fresh Pond
      Assawoman Recreation Area
      Fenwick Island State Park

      Entertainment

      Nature Center
      Bethany North Fire Control Tower

      Food & Drink

      Candy Kitchen
      Bethany Beach Beverage Co
      Rita's
      Sandy Pony Donuts
      DiFebo's Market
      Five Guys
      Fisher’s Popcorn
      Sugar Shack

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bethany Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Bethany Beach.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bethany Beach? The cost of living in Bethany Beach is 148/100 - which is 37% higher than Delaware.
      Bethany Beach
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bethany Beach? Bethany Beach crime rates are 8,527, which are 263% higher than Delaware
      Total Crime
      8,527 per 100k people

      267% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      267% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bethany Beach? The median income in Bethany Beach is $96,700 which is 58% higher than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $96,70075% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,477106% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bethany Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Bethany Beach home prices? Bethany Beach home prices are $571,700 - which is 145% higher than Delaware
      Median home value
      $571,700210% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,26433% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      97%

      53% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Bethany Beach have good schools? The Bethany Beach graduation rate is 98% - which is 15% higher than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Bethany Beach a good place to live? Bethany Beach has an overall rating of 57% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      4 total surveys

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