Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dover metro area

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January 27, 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 $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 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: $245,413
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +49.5%

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#16. Harrington, DE

- Typical home value: $267,076
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.5%

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#15. Wyoming, DE

- Typical home value: $297,029
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +49.0%

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#14. Bowers, DE

- Typical home value: $327,789
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: +51.2%

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#13. Dover, DE

- Typical home value: $329,952
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +42.7%

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#12. Viola, DE

- Typical home value: $333,528
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +44.1%

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#11. Kent Acres, DE

- Typical home value: $333,874
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +45.4%

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#10. Milford, DE

- Typical home value: $337,619
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.1%

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#9. Hartly, DE

- Typical home value: $354,887
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%

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#8. Marydel, DE

- Typical home value: $359,653
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +46.3%

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#7. Frederica, DE

- Typical home value: $360,492
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%

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#6. Houston, DE

- Typical home value: $374,677
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +45.3%

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#5. Felton, DE

- Typical home value: $375,946
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%

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#4. Smyrna, DE

- Typical home value: $392,364
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.2%

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#3. Camden, DE

- Typical home value: $394,814
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +44.8%

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#2. Clayton, DE

- Typical home value: $395,313
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%

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#1. Magnolia, DE

- Typical home value: $408,443
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%

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