How long is the commute from Bethany Beach, DE?
Workers who live in Bethany Beach, DE take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
35.4% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Bethany Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Bethany Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.1% (±7.9 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±4.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±5.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.4% (±9.5 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Bethany Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Sussex County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bethany Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Bethany Beach ranks 24 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 59 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bethany Beach
| Vehicles available | Bethany Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±4.9 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±7.5 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±7.5 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±5.8 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Bethany Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sussex County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bethany Beach
| Bethany Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.4% (±9.5 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±4.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±5.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Bethany Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bethany Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | — | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| South Bethany | 1.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 2.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 3.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fenwick Island | 5.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Long Neck | 7.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Frankford | 9.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Selbyville | 9.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dagsboro | 9.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Blades | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Dagsboro | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | Milton | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Lewes | 23.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Long Neck | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Milford | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Bethany Beach | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 25 | Selbyville | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Rehoboth Beach | 21.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 27 | Frankford | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Sussex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bethany Beach
How long is the average commute in Bethany Beach?
Workers who live in Bethany Beach, DE take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bethany Beach without a car?
6.7% of households in Bethany Beach have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bethany Beach?
35.4% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Bethany Beach worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany Beach town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany Beach town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany Beach town, Delaware
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bethany Beach town, Delaware (place:05690, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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