Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dover metro area

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February 24, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dover metro area

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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.

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 the Dover metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 17 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#17. Rodney Village, DE

- Typical home value: $245,217
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +44.2%

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#16. Harrington, DE

- Typical home value: $268,986
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%

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#15. Wyoming, DE

- Typical home value: $297,719
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +45.5%

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#14. Bowers, DE

- Typical home value: $328,219
- 1-year price change: +10.1%
- 5-year price change: +49.9%

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#13. Dover, DE

- Typical home value: $334,836
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +39.5%

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#12. Kent Acres, DE

- Typical home value: $335,071
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +41.2%

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#11. Viola, DE

- Typical home value: $336,658
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.2%

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#10. Milford, DE

- Typical home value: $336,942
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +32.4%

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#9. Hartly, DE

- Typical home value: $356,501
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#8. Marydel, DE

- Typical home value: $364,077
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +41.5%

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#7. Frederica, DE

- Typical home value: $364,881
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +39.6%

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#6. Houston, DE

- Typical home value: $380,231
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%

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#5. Felton, DE

- Typical home value: $382,584
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%

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#4. Smyrna, DE

- Typical home value: $395,531
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%

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#3. Camden, DE

- Typical home value: $397,552
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +40.8%

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#2. Clayton, DE

- Typical home value: $397,706
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +34.1%

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#1. Magnolia, DE

- Typical home value: $409,440
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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