What are the schools like in Fenwick Island, DE?

School district data for Fenwick Island is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fenwick Island?

The median household income in Fenwick Island, DE is $118,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fenwick Island, DE?

Fenwick Island has an average high temperature of 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Fenwick Island, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fenwick Island, DE affordable or expensive?

Fenwick Island's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fenwick Island is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,166,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fenwick Island, DE?

Fenwick Island has a violent crime rate of 257.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2061.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fenwick Island, DE a Good Place to Live?

Fenwick Island is a small town of 350 in Delaware, with a median household income of $118,438 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Fenwick Island stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Fenwick Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fenwick Island city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Fenwick Island's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fenwick Island costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fenwick Island, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,166,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fenwick Island's violent crime rate is 257.7 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

257.7 /100k

Property Crime

2061.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fenwick Island, DE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fenwick Island sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fenwick Island, DE
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fenwick Island, DE	National Avg
Population	350	—
Median Age	70.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.0%	22.2%
65 and over	66.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Bethany, DE 4 mi Ocean City, MD 5 mi Bethany Beach, DE 5 mi Ocean View, DE 5 mi Millville, DE 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Fenwick Island

Fenwick Island, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19944

Fenwick Island vs Other Cities

Fenwick Island, DE vs South Bethany, DE Fenwick Island, DE vs Ocean City, MD Fenwick Island, DE vs Bethany Beach, DE Fenwick Island, DE vs Ocean View, DE Fenwick Island, DE vs Millville, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenwick Island, DE affordable or expensive?

Fenwick Island's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fenwick Island roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,166,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Fenwick Island, DE?

Fenwick Island's violent crime rate is 257.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2061.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fenwick Island?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fenwick Island, DE a good place to live?

Fenwick Island, DE has a population of 350, a median household income of $118,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fenwick Island?

Fenwick Island averages 44.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fenwick Island?

Fenwick Island, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19944.

What is the population of Fenwick Island?

The population of Fenwick Island, Delaware is 350 with a median age of 70.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fenwick Island?

Key numbers for living in Fenwick Island: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $1,166,700, median household income $118,438, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fenwick Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.