Dewey Beach 51 Poor
Dewey Beach Livability #74 ranked city in Delaware#25,062 ranked city in the USARanks better than 14% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Dewey Beach

PROS
  • Employment Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Crime Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Schools Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Dewey Beach transportation information

      Statistic Dewey Beach Delaware National
      Average one way commute27min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work65.6%81.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.3%8.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.5%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.6%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home21.0%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Dewey Beach, DE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).