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Cost of Living in Fenwick Island, DE

Population: 383 | Delaware

184
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fenwick Island is 84% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
439
Home Values
97
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Fenwick Island, DE: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 184, Fenwick Island, DE is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 84% more expensive than the national average and 79% above the Delaware state average of 105. Fenwick Island is a small community of 383 residents.

The median household income in Fenwick Island is $120,625, which is 61% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$120,625
vs US Median ($75,149)
+61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,337,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,522/mo
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