The story of this market
The typical home in Dover, Delaware sells for about $345,464, or $200 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2%
DE · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Dover, Delaware
Dover's housing market is showing signs of sustained demand with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a competitive pace for pending sales. The city's stable economic base, driven by government and military employment, continues to support market activity despite broader national economic trends. Data gaps exist regarding specific tax rates and detailed inventory metrics, which should be considered in local investment analysis.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Dover yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 6 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.22% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Killens Pond State Park4.611.9 mi
- Killens Pond Water Park4.311.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese42.4 mi
- Xbos4.110.9 mi
- Novus Escape Room - Middletown Delaware4.523.2 mi
- Bally's Dover Casino Resort4.22.2 mi
- Dover Motor Speedway4.52.2 mi
- Harrington Raceway & Casino4.217.2 mi
- Delaware State Fair4.317.6 mi
- 301 Devils Playground Haunted Attraction4.619.9 mi
- Dover Motor Speedway4.52.2 mi
- DE Turf Sports Complex4.411.9 mi
- Spence's Bazaar4.50.5 mi
- Air Mobility Command Museum4.94.5 mi
- Killens Pond Water Park4.311.8 mi
- Legislative Hall-Delaware's State Capitol4.40.3 mi
- Air Mobility Command Museum4.94.5 mi
- Biggs Museum of American Art4.60.1 mi
- John Dickinson Plantation4.55.6 mi
- The Old State House4.50.1 mi
- Killens Pond State Park4.611.9 mi
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge4.87.9 mi
- Brecknock County Park4.72.5 mi
- Killens Pond State Park Campground Entrance4.512.7 mi
- Silver Lake Park4.40.6 mi
- Georgetown Yacht Haven4.123.7 mi
- Higbee's Marina4.819.8 mi
- Sassafras Harbor Marina4.424 mi
- Sassafras Harbor Cafe4.324 mi
- Maple Dale Country Club4.42.9 mi
- Jonathan's Landing Public Golf & Event Venue4.35.3 mi
- Garrisons Lake Golf Club3.67.6 mi
- Dover Mall3.92.6 mi
- Fifer's Farm Store & Kitchen4.73.6 mi
- Byler's Store in Dover4.74.1 mi
- Spence's Bazaar4.50.5 mi
- Kohl's4.21.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A unique urban park system that connects historical sites throughout the city, serving as a major cultural anchor.
A major regional attraction that hosts NASCAR events, drawing significant tourism and economic activity to the area.
Dover is well-suited for government employees, families, and those seeking a stable, mid-sized city environment. Its role as the state capital provides consistent employment opportunities, while its housing market offers relative affordability compared to larger regional metros.
The city is served by major highway corridors including U.S. Route 13 and State Route 1, facilitating regional connectivity. Commute times are generally efficient, averaging approximately 23 minutes for local workers.
Dover offers a variety of recreational amenities including public parks, historical sites related to its status as the state capital, and proximity to regional shopping districts. These assets contribute to the city's appeal for residents seeking a balance of urban convenience and community-focused leisure.
The rental market in Dover shows sustained demand with median rents hovering around $2,000 per month. Vacancy pressure remains moderate as the city continues to attract a mix of government employees and regional workers.
Dover's economy is anchored by state government operations, healthcare services, and the nearby Dover Air Force Base. This public-sector focus provides a high degree of economic stability and consistent employment demand.
Dover serves as the state capital and a regional hub for government and healthcare, providing a stable economic foundation. Recent development efforts are focused on community revitalization and infrastructure improvements as outlined in the city's multi-year consolidated plans.
Development efforts are currently guided by the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which prioritizes community development and infrastructure upgrades. These initiatives aim to enhance housing quality and support long-term economic growth.
Parcels in Dover are subject to municipal taxes, Kent County levies, and school district taxes. Special utility or improvement districts may apply depending on the specific development or neighborhood.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Delaware) — Agricultural Lands Preservation and Farmland Assessment Act Exemption: Qualifying land is valued based on its agricultural use productivity capability rather than fair market value, substantially reducing the taxable assessed baseline. State (Delaware) — Senior School Property Tax Credit and Elderly/Disability Exemption Framework: Provides a partial credit/exemption against property taxes. Under the Senior School Property Tax Credit (14 Del. C. § 1919), qualifying seniors receive a tax credit up to 50% of the school property tax up to a statutory dollar cap (e.g., $500 max). At the county level (e.g. State (Delaware) — County Assessment Ratio and Ad Valorem Property Taxation Structure: Delaware levies property taxes at county, municipal, and school district levels (the state itself levies no state-level property tax).
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.