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Delaware Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Delaware is $352,000, 22nd highest among states. Prices changed +3.3% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $405,061
- 22nd of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,401/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +3.3%
- 21st fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 73.0%
- Owner-occupied homes
Delaware home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 348 |
| Q4 2025 | 350 |
| Q4 2024 | 327 |
| Q4 2023 | 317 |
| Q4 2022 | 303 |
| Q4 2021 | 270 |
| Q4 2020 | 234 |
| Q4 2019 | 216 |
| Q4 2018 | 202 |
| Q4 2017 | 194 |
| Q4 2016 | 190 |
| Q4 2015 | 188 |
| Q4 2014 | 178 |
| Q4 2013 | 180 |
| Q4 2012 | 175 |
Over five years, Delaware home prices changed +37.3%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | $484,559 | $1,238 | +5.3% | +56.9% |
| 2 | Kent County | $371,868 | $1,354 | +2.5% | +49.0% |
| 3 | New Castle County | $366,105 | $1,448 | +2.8% | +49.7% |
Most expensive cities in Delaware
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockessin | 13,439 | $609,235 | $3,500+ |
| 2 | Middletown | 24,661 | $533,640 | $1,583 |
| 3 | Bear | 22,370 | $412,430 | $1,771 |
| 4 | Smyrna | 13,165 | $403,812 | $1,534 |
| 5 | Glasgow | 15,546 | $373,900 | $2,039 |
| 6 | Newark | 30,330 | $363,803 | $1,654 |
| 7 | Milford | 12,803 | $343,215 | $1,260 |
| 8 | Dover | 39,837 | $342,473 | $1,344 |
| 9 | Pike Creek Valley | 12,431 | $340,300 | $1,751 |
| 10 | Wilmington | 71,727 | $327,252 | $1,224 |
| 11 | Brookside | 15,115 | $279,700 | $1,444 |
Most affordable cities in Delaware
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookside | 15,115 | $279,700 | $1,444 |
| 2 | Wilmington | 71,727 | $327,252 | $1,224 |
| 3 | Pike Creek Valley | 12,431 | $340,300 | $1,751 |
| 4 | Dover | 39,837 | $342,473 | $1,344 |
| 5 | Milford | 12,803 | $343,215 | $1,260 |
| 6 | Newark | 30,330 | $363,803 | $1,654 |
| 7 | Glasgow | 15,546 | $373,900 | $2,039 |
| 8 | Smyrna | 13,165 | $403,812 | $1,534 |
| 9 | Bear | 22,370 | $412,430 | $1,771 |
| 10 | Middletown | 24,661 | $533,640 | $1,583 |
| 11 | Hockessin | 13,439 | $609,235 | $3,500+ |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Delaware?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Delaware is $352,000, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 22nd highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Delaware?
- Home prices in Delaware changed +3.3% over the year through Q2 2026 and +37.3% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Delaware?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Hockessin has the highest typical home value at $609,235, followed by Middletown ($533,640) and Bear ($412,430).
- Where are homes most affordable in Delaware?
- Brookside has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $279,700, followed by Wilmington ($327,252) and Pike Creek Valley ($340,300).
- How much do homes sell for in Delaware?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $365,597 in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area and $338,679 in the Dover, DE area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in Delaware with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in Delaware?
- The median gross rent in Delaware is $1,401 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 27% of households rent.