| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford | $550,000 | 0.0% | 74 | 1,983 | 7.0 | $136,000 |
| Dover | $424,700 | +6.2% | 60 | 551 | 5.8 | $107,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Delaware housing market
Across the 2 Delaware markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $487,350 as of September 2026, and 0 of 2 are priced below a year ago. Seaford is the most expensive ($550,000) and Dover the least ($424,700).
Midpoint median list price
$487,350
2 markets
Markets down YoY
0/2
September 2026
Active listings
2,534
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Delaware market?
The table lists every Delaware market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Delaware?
Dover posted the biggest year-over-year change in Delaware (+6.2%) and Dover the weakest (+6.2%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +3.1%, with 2,534 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Delaware?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $107,000 a year in Dover and $136,000 in Seaford, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Delaware housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Delaware?
Across WealthyBud's 2 tracked Delaware markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $487,350 as of September 2026, from $424,700 in Dover to $550,000 in Seaford.
Are home prices falling in Delaware?
0 of 2 tracked Delaware markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Dover at +6.2%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Delaware?
Seaford has the highest median listing price among tracked Delaware markets at $550,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Delaware?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $107,000 a year in Dover and $136,000 in Seaford, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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