How many renters in Rehoboth Beach, DE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.4% (±19.5 points) of renting households in Rehoboth Beach, DE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 19.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.4% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.9% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 19.6% (±16.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rehoboth Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 34.2% (±18.9 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±11.3 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.6% (±7.0 points) | 11.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.6% (±5.1 points) | 10.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±13.0 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.9% (±14.6 points) | 42.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Rehoboth Beach against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.4% (±19.5 points) | 53.5% (±3.9 points) | 49.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.9% (±14.6 points) | 42.8% (±3.4 points) | 40.3% (±1.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 19.6% (±16.7 points) | 31.6% (±1.4 points) | 29.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,438 (±$61,787) | $48,780 (±$1,619) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307 (±$162) | $1,238 (±$42) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Rehoboth Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sussex County (53.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (49.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sussex County, Rehoboth Beach ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 75.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Rehoboth Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach | — | 41.4% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Dewey Beach | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewes | 5.4 mi | 76.9% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Neck | 7.9 mi | 87.1% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Beach | 12 mi | 35.7% (±97.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 13 mi | 30.0% (±55.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 13 mi | 45.9% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 13 mi | 40.3% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dagsboro | 15 mi | 39.8% (±42.5 points) | 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.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Millsboro | 52.0% (±20.5 points) |
| 7 | Milford | 51.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 8 | Lincoln | 49.2% (±65.2 points) |
| 9 | Laurel | 47.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 | Milton | 45.9% (±22.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Delmar | 41.4% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rehoboth Beach | 41.4% (±19.5 points) |
| 13 | Ocean View | 40.3% (±30.1 points) |
| 14 | Fenwick Island | 40.0% (±113.9 points) |
| 15 | Dagsboro | 39.8% (±42.5 points) |
| 16 | Blades | 36.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 17 | Ellendale | 36.1% (±41.2 points) |
| 18 | Bethany Beach | 35.7% (±97.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 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
Are renters in Rehoboth Beach rent-burdened?
41.4% of renting households in Rehoboth Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Rehoboth Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rehoboth Beach, DE spends 19.6% (±16.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware (place:60290, in state:10).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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