Dover, DE Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Dover, DE offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (1.9% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 17.9 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$362,795

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Price change

5-Year Change

+38%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,689/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

414

For sale

State Avg

$396,207

Delaware

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Dover, DE vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,689/mo

Rent YoY Change

+2%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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