Delaware City, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,976
Population
1,062/sq mi density
$78,333
Median Income
$35,240 per capita
$245,500
Home Value
$296,773 Zillow
$1,420
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,333 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$245,500 home value, $1,420/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$245,500
13% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
732
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$245,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$296,773
Redfin Median Sale
$315,000
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.4%
Owner-Occupied
25.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,560/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,293/mo
Census median rent:
$1,420/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Days on Market
94 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $245,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $296,773 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $315,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,420 |
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Market
| Days on Market | 94 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 732 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |