How long is the commute from Rehoboth Beach, DE?
Workers who live in Rehoboth Beach, DE take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
8.2% of workers walk to work.
37.2% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Rehoboth Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.8% (±10.3 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.2% (±4.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±3.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.2% (±9.0 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Rehoboth Beach, the average commute is lower than in Sussex County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rehoboth Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Rehoboth Beach ranks 26 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rehoboth Beach
| Vehicles available | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±4.2 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±7.6 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±7.6 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.5% (±4.5 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Rehoboth 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 Rehoboth Beach
| Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.2% (±9.0 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±0.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±2.7 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Rehoboth Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sussex County (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rehoboth Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach | — | 21.1 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Henlopen Acres | 0.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±18.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dewey Beach | 1.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lewes | 5.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Long Neck | 7.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Beach | 12 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 13 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Milton | 13 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 13 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millville, DE (29.3 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 Rehoboth Beach
How long is the average commute in Rehoboth Beach?
Workers who live in Rehoboth Beach, DE take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rehoboth Beach without a car?
6.0% of households in Rehoboth Beach have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rehoboth Beach?
37.2% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Rehoboth Beach worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, 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 Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware (place:60290, in state:10).
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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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