Delaware Housing Market Data
In Delaware, the median home value across 3 counties is $350,466, with a median gross rent of $1,346/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$350,466
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
Owner Occupancy
74.4%
Counties
3
📈 Delaware Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in Delaware
rose +3.2%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for Delaware
Employment
354,575
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 46,093
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
6,468
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+18590
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
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| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | $382,600 | $1,238 | 25.8 |
| 2 | New Castle County | $352,200 | $1,448 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Kent County | $316,600 | $1,354 | 19.5 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in Delaware
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | $382,600 | $1,238 | 25.8 |
| 2 | New Castle County | $352,200 | $1,448 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Kent County | $316,600 | $1,354 | 19.5 |
All Counties in Delaware
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | $382,600 | $1,238 | 81.6% |
| New Castle County | $352,200 | $1,448 | 69.0% |
| Kent County | $316,600 | $1,354 | 72.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14.