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 $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.
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 December 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using .
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Delaware
#1. Salisbury, MD-DE: 14
#2. Dover, DE: 8
#2. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 8
#30. Marydel
- Typical home value: $359,653
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +46.3%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#29. Frederica
- Typical home value: $360,492
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#28. Arden
- Typical home value: $365,420
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.4%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#27. Houston
- Typical home value: $374,677
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +45.3%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#26. Ardentown
- Typical home value: $374,684
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#25. Felton
- Typical home value: $375,946
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#24. Odessa
- Typical home value: $379,250
- 1-year price change: +8.3%
- 5-year price change: +39.5%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#23. Millsboro
- Typical home value: $391,886
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +22.2%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#22. Ardencroft
- Typical home value: $391,904
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#21. Smyrna
- Typical home value: $392,364
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.2%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#20. Camden
- Typical home value: $394,814
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +44.8%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#19. Clayton
- Typical home value: $395,313
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#18. Bear
- Typical home value: $407,516
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.5%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#17. Magnolia
- Typical home value: $408,443
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%
- Metro area: Dover, DE
#16. Dagsboro
- Typical home value: $429,419
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.9%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#15. Frankford
- Typical home value: $464,553
- 1-year price change: -3.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#14. Milton
- Typical home value: $469,479
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#13. Townsend
- Typical home value: $488,091
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#12. Slaughter Beach
- Typical home value: $491,262
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +66.9%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#11. Harbeson
- Typical home value: $514,537
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +31.9%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#10. Middletown
- Typical home value: $522,715
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +40.1%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#9. Ocean View
- Typical home value: $527,407
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#8. Selbyville
- Typical home value: $528,111
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#7. Lewes
- Typical home value: $581,317
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#6. Hockessin
- Typical home value: $586,240
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%
- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
#5. Rehoboth Beach
- Typical home value: $785,949
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#4. Bethany Beach
- Typical home value: $824,515
- 1-year price change: -3.7%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#3. Fenwick Island
- Typical home value: $913,134
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +47.0%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#2. Dewey Beach
- Typical home value: $1,001,948
- 1-year price change: -6.6%
- 5-year price change: +14.5%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE
#1. South Bethany
- Typical home value: $1,173,225
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%
- Metro area: Salisbury, MD-DE