Bethany Beach, DE 19930 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Bethany Beach, DE—19930

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$918,000

2.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$118,000

30.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,900

1.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

30.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Bethany Beach, DE is $918,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Bethany Beach, DE are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$918,000	-2.0%
Single Family	$1,155,000	0.7%
Condos	$672,000	-13.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bethany Beach, DE is $2,820, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bethany Beach, DE is 3-bedrooms: $1,900, 4-bedrooms: $3,750. The most common rental property sizes in Bethany Beach, DE are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 64.5% and 25.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,900	$2,820
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,900
4 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,750

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

25.8%

3 Bedrooms

64.5%

4 Bedrooms

9.7%

Property Listings — Bethany Beach, DE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bethany Beach, DE is 65. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,070,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	59	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	1.0%
Days on Market	94	17.0%

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Demographics — Bethany Beach, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bethany Beach, DE has a population of 2,870, which has increased by 17.7% over the past 5 years. Bethany Beach, DE is a less popular place for families, as children make up 3.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 71.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 33.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,870	17.7%
% Under 18	3.3%	-53.5%
% Seniors	63.5%	13.4%
% WFH	33.7%	93.7%
% w/ College Degree	71.6%	14.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bethany Beach, DE is a predominantly white area, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bethany Beach, DE is hispanic, making up 0.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Bethany Beach, DE, and this percentage has increased by 22.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.5%	-7.7%
% Black	0.6%	∞%
% Hispanic	0.8%	-61.9%
% Asian	0.7%	16.7%
% Foreign Born	3.8%	22.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Bethany Beach, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 163 mortgage originations in Bethany Beach, DE, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Bethany Beach, DE. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	163
% Conventional Loans	99.0%
% Government Loans	1.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	74.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach, DE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,230
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,610
3 Bedroom	$130	$1,900	$2,030
4 Bedroom	-$470	$3,000	$2,530

Bethany Beach, DE—19930

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bethany Beach, DE

Demographics — Bethany Beach, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bethany Beach, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bethany Beach, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bethany Beach, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bethany Beach, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.6
Median Home Price	$918,000
Median Household Income	$118,000

Bethany Beach, DE—19930

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bethany Beach, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bethany Beach, DE

Demographics — Bethany Beach, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bethany Beach, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bethany Beach, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bethany Beach, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bethany Beach, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ocean View, DE

Millville, DE

The Shoals, DE

Dagsboro, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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