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Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 20
Population1,388
Foreign Born2.2%
Population Density1,181people per mi²
Median Age62.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

247/100

147% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$49k
Comfortable $228k$336k
Luxury $255k+$396k+
Elite (Top 5%) $394k+$610k+
Affordability Ratio

42%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
7
Poor
7
Negative
9

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

3.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.3mi

Airport

Jetset Travel Inc.

2.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Rehoboth Beach, DE

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 4 mi
Camping20Nearest 4.5 mi
Marina7Nearest 2.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 75 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 6.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$141k-4.1%
88% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$678k
3% above US avg
College Educated
68.0%
94% above US avg
WFH
33.1%
131% above US avg
Homeownership
82.0%
25% above US avg
Median Home
$1.2M
339% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
83.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−4.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−37.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.09 / 1k Residents9% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+27.7%
Burglary
5.41 / 1k Residents253% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
70.27 / 1k Residents483% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.86 / 1k Residents108% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+8Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.4% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (2% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season259 days327 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.3"
Elevation13 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor149 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,181/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 341 mi · coast 0.2 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$119.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPhiladelphia1.6M people are 85 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital39 miDover, DE
Nearest Prison16 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:44:19.000Z

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