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Delaware Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
7
out of 10
Median Home Price
$348K
$198/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+4.2%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
24d
Median DOM
Inventory
2.2mo
Low
List-to-Sale
98%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
22%
of all sales
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Delaware Market Overview

Delaware's housing market benefits from its unique position as a no-sales-tax state with low property taxes, making it a financially attractive destination for retirees and mid-Atlantic families. The Wilmington area is closely tied to the Philadelphia metro's housing demand, while the Delaware beaches represent a premium second-home and retirement market.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Tax advantages are real here — no sales tax and relatively low property taxes. The Wilmington market offers Philadelphia metro access at a meaningful discount.

📋 Seller Insight

Highlight tax advantages prominently. Buyers often move here specifically for the tax profile and will pay a premium once they understand the financial benefits.

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Top Cities in Delaware

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Wilmington$298K+4.8%21d$178
Dover$298K+3.6%28d$168
Rehoboth Beach$648K+3.2%38d$388
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Active — typical transaction pace
Buyer Competition
Moderate — at or near asking
Inventory Pressure
Low — seller's market conditions
Investment Momentum
4.2% annual appreciation — solid growth
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
41%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
22%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
41d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
4.8/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — Delaware

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for Delaware market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$2,747
per month
Principal & Interest
$2,056/mo
Property Tax
$319/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$222/mo
LOAN: $313,200TOTAL INTEREST: $426,960
Market Characteristics
#tax-friendly#northeast#mid-atlantic#retirement#affordable
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
DE Quick Facts
Median Price$348K
Price/Sqft$198
YoY Appreciation+4.2%
Days on Market24 days
Inventory2.2 months
Active Listings4,800
List-to-Sale98.0%
Avg Close Time41 days
Market Trend☀️ Warm
RegionNortheast
Northeast Region
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+6.8%
MEMaine
+5.8%
MDMaryland
+3.8%
MAMassachusetts
+4.8%
NHNew Hampshire
+5.8%
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