Top Delaware markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia, PA | 73 | C |
| 2 | Dover, DE | 48 | F |
| 3 | Seaford, DE | 40 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County, DE | 61 | D- |
| 2 | Kent County, DE | 44 | F |
| 3 | Sussex County, DE | 24 | F |
Delaware Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Delaware. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Delaware Metro Areas
2 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Delaware
Delaware Counties
3 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Delaware
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Delaware Real Estate Market Analysis
Delaware's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Delaware metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Delaware's zero sales tax, favorable corporate law environment, and proximity to Philadelphia and Washington DC create consistent housing demand in a small market. New Castle County captures most of the activity, with Wilmington's financial sector driving professional demand. The state's low inventory and high homeownership rates create a structurally supply-constrained market with steady appreciation.
Use PropertyIQ's scores and interactive analytics to find the right Delaware market for your goals. Compare metros side-by-side, explore county-level data for granular insights, or use the Graphs tool to track historical trends for any Delaware market over time.
Delaware Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Delaware Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-20. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Delaware?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 2 metro areas and 3 counties in Delaware, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Delaware market?
A score of 50 marks Delaware's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Delaware market is read against Delaware's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Delaware average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Delaware?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Delaware metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Delaware market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Delaware shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Delaware metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Philadelphia, PA has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Delaware metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.