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South Bethany, Delaware real estate market data.
Real estate market data for South Bethany, DE (Sussex County) — Census median home value $855,000, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year.
South Bethany, DE is in Sussex County, Delaware — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 503, with a median household income of $111,667. Census data puts South Bethany's median home value at $855,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Sussex County's current median listing price runs $555,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
At a glance
South Bethany market snapshot
Population
503
Median Household Income
$111,667
Median Home Value (city)
$855,000
Median Listing Price (Sussex County)
$555,950
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Bethany's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $855,000. Separately, Sussex County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $555,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Sussex County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.34% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
South Bethany has an estimated population of 503 and a median household income of $111,667, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
South Bethany's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -7164158% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in South Bethany, DE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts South Bethany's median home value at $855,000. Sussex County's current median listing price runs $555,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
What is the population of South Bethany, DE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Bethany's population at approximately 503.
What's the median rent in South Bethany, DE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in South Bethany at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in South Bethany, DE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in South Bethany at approximately $111,667.
Is the South Bethany housing market growing?
Sussex County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.34% annual change in 2025.
Is South Bethany, DE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts South Bethany's median home value at about 7.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -7164158% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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