Cities with the most expensive homes in Delaware

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May 19, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Delaware

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 14, the sits at 6.36%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Delaware using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of April 2026. The charts in this story were created automatically using .

Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Delaware
#1. Salisbury, MD-DE: 15
#2. Dover, DE: 8
#3. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 7

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#30. Frederica

- Typical home value: $374,428
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#29. Marydel

- Typical home value: $375,155
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +38.0%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#28. Georgetown

- Typical home value: $378,887
- 1-year price change: +0.0%
- 5-year price change: +21.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#27. Ardentown

- Typical home value: $387,541
- 1-year price change: -3.8%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#26. Felton

- Typical home value: $388,997
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#25. Houston

- Typical home value: $391,800
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#24. Ardencroft

- Typical home value: $398,303
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +16.8%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#23. Smyrna

- Typical home value: $401,882
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.9%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#22. Millsboro

- Typical home value: $401,918
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +13.4%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#21. Clayton

- Typical home value: $406,492
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#20. Odessa

- Typical home value: $407,350
- 1-year price change: +9.2%
- 5-year price change: +34.9%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#19. Camden

- Typical home value: $408,893
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#18. Bear

- Typical home value: $414,875
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#17. Magnolia

- Typical home value: $417,942
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#16. Dagsboro

- Typical home value: $439,869
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +24.9%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#15. Milton

- Typical home value: $480,026
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#14. Frankford

- Typical home value: $480,866
- 1-year price change: -3.0%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#13. Townsend

- Typical home value: $495,127
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#12. Harbeson

- Typical home value: $528,317
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +22.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#11. Middletown

- Typical home value: $532,370
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#10. Ocean View

- Typical home value: $537,316
- 1-year price change: -0.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#9. Selbyville

- Typical home value: $542,917
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.1%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#8. Slaughter Beach

- Typical home value: $543,299
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +52.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#7. Lewes

- Typical home value: $593,084
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.7%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#6. Hockessin

- Typical home value: $606,664
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +31.7%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#5. Rehoboth Beach

- Typical home value: $796,991
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#4. Bethany Beach

- Typical home value: $918,746
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +6.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#3. Fenwick Island

- Typical home value: $1,019,244
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.3%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#2. Dewey Beach

- Typical home value: $1,126,094
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +5.1%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#1. South Bethany

- Typical home value: $1,211,521
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.1%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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