Dewey Beach is known for its lively waterfront atmosphere, where beach days seamlessly transition into evenings filled with live music, waterfront dining, and unforgettable sunsets over Rehoboth Bay. While compact in size, the town is packed with personality, offering an eclectic mix of surf shops, beach outfitters, casual boutiques, and locally loved restaurants serving everything from fresh seafood to coastal-inspired cuisine. Dewey has become a destination for outdoor recreation, with opportunities for paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, and watersports on the bay, while the Atlantic Ocean is just a short walk away. Throughout the year, residents enjoy concerts, seasonal festivals, charity events, and a welcoming community that embraces an active, laid-back coastal lifestyle. Its unique location between the ocean and the bay, combined with easy access to neighboring Rehoboth Beach, gives homeowners the perfect balance of vibrant entertainment, natural beauty, and everyday convenience.
328 people live in Dewey Beach, where the median age is 63.2 and the average individual income is $95,035. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Dewey Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Dining · $ | 1.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.45 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.79 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.39 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.41 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.41 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.96 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.41 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 29 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Dewey Beach has 179 households, with an average household size of 1.83. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dewey Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 328 people call Dewey Beach home. The population density is 992 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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