Housing in Bethany Beach, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$825,556
Bethany Beach vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Bethany Beach is highlighted.
Median Home Value
94th%ilemost expensive$648,500show rank
Median Rent
86th%ilemost expensive rent$1,688show rank
Rent Burden
54th%ilehighest rent burden19.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$648,500
Median Rent
$1,688
Total Housing Units
2,630
Vacancy Rate
82.0%
Owner Occupied
94.9%
Renter Occupied
5.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,777
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$854
Housing Types
Single Family96.3%
Multi-Family3.3%
Mobile Home0.4%
The median home value in Bethany Beach, DE is $648,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Bethany Beach is $825,556. The median rent is $1,688 per month (Census ACS). About 94.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1988. There are 2,630 total housing units.