Cities with the most expensive homes in Delaware

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July 17, 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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.

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 June 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. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 8
#3. Dover, DE: 7

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#30. Arden

- Typical home value: $378,517
- 1-year price change: -12.9%
- 5-year price change: +0.1%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#29. Frederica

- Typical home value: $379,576
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#28. Georgetown

- Typical home value: $380,545
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +18.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#27. Felton

- Typical home value: $394,021
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#26. Houston

- Typical home value: $398,109
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +34.2%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#25. Ardentown

- Typical home value: $399,650
- 1-year price change: -4.3%
- 5-year price change: +27.0%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#24. Millsboro

- Typical home value: $404,063
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +9.1%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#23. Smyrna

- Typical home value: $407,419
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.3%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#22. Odessa

- Typical home value: $407,441
- 1-year price change: +8.7%
- 5-year price change: +32.0%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#21. Ardencroft

- Typical home value: $411,390
- 1-year price change: -4.6%
- 5-year price change: +13.7%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#20. Camden

- Typical home value: $413,140
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.8%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#19. Clayton

- Typical home value: $414,831
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +27.4%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#18. Bear

- Typical home value: $421,776
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +25.1%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#17. Magnolia

- Typical home value: $423,191
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%
- Metro area: Dover, DE

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#16. Dagsboro

- Typical home value: $447,943
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +20.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#15. Frankford

- Typical home value: $481,321
- 1-year price change: -2.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#14. Milton

- Typical home value: $481,418
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +22.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#13. Townsend

- Typical home value: $506,092
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#12. Harbeson

- Typical home value: $537,222
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +19.7%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#11. Middletown

- Typical home value: $541,361
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#10. Ocean View

- Typical home value: $543,936
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +14.9%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#9. Selbyville

- Typical home value: $547,456
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +20.0%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#8. Slaughter Beach

- Typical home value: $571,651
- 1-year price change: +9.3%
- 5-year price change: +50.6%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#7. Lewes

- Typical home value: $596,133
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +17.3%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#6. Hockessin

- Typical home value: $619,271
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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#5. Rehoboth Beach

- Typical home value: $808,064
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#4. Bethany Beach

- Typical home value: $936,753
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +2.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#3. Fenwick Island

- Typical home value: $1,041,603
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +30.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#2. Dewey Beach

- Typical home value: $1,153,021
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +0.5%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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#1. South Bethany

- Typical home value: $1,237,626
- 1-year price change: +8.6%
- 5-year price change: +17.5%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE

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