Market Intelligence · DE / New Castle County

Wilmington, DE home prices and housing market

10 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$340K1-yr changeUp4.0%

The typical home value in Wilmington, DE is $340K as of September 2026, up 4.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Wilmington ZIP code, the median list price is $356K and homes spend a median of 38 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The median time on market is just thirty-one days, and sellers are rarely having to blink.
  • Only about 15 percent of listings have taken a price cut.
  • There are around three hundred fifty homes for sale in the city, and roughly two hundred seventy-five new listings came on this month, so most of what is sitting on the market is fresh and turning over quickly.
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Wilmington homes are moving fast right now. The median time on market is just thirty-one days, and sellers are rarely having to blink. Only about 15 percent of listings have taken a price cut. That speed tells you demand is keeping ahead of supply. There are around three hundred fifty homes for sale in the city, and roughly two hundred seventy-five new listings came on this month, so most of what is sitting on the market is fresh and turning over quickly. Values reflect that strength. The typical home value is about three hundred forty-six thousand dollars, up around 3.2 percent from a year ago. Steady growth, not runaway. Sellers are asking a median of roughly four hundred seven thousand dollars, comfortably above the typical value, and the low share of cuts suggests buyers are mostly meeting them there. If you are thinking about selling, this market rewards a confident, well-priced listing. Homes priced right are gone in weeks, and you are unlikely to need a discount to get a deal done.

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12-month value trend

+4.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Wilmington over the last 12 months: $327K in Sep 2025 to $340K in Sep 2026 (+4.0%).

Sep 2025$327K

Sep 2026$340K

Median Zillow home value index across Wilmington's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Wilmington, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$340K
1-yr changeMedian across Wilmington ZIPs
+4.0%
ZIP markets live17 tracked in Wilmington
10
County
New Castle County

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Context

The Wilmington housing market has held its value over the past year. The typical home value in the city is $340,300, up 4.0% from a year earlier as of September 2026. Sellers are asking a bit more than that, with a median list price of $356,213. Homes are moving at a moderate pace, sitting on the market for a median of 38 days. Buyers have some options, with 439 homes for sale and 242 new listings coming on the market in September 2026. Price cuts appear on 19.7% of listings, which suggests some sellers are starting too high and adjusting. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the numbers point to steady demand without a frenzy, so pricing realistically from the start matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Wilmington, DE?

Typical home value

$340K

Up4.0%YoY

Median list price

$356K

Days on market

38

Homes for sale

439

Price cuts

19.7%

New listings

242

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Wilmington's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Wilmington, DE home prices over time

Typical home values in Wilmington, DE are up 4.0% over the past year, from $327K in September 2025 to $340K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Wilmington, DE, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$340,300+4.0%
September 2025$327,320No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Wilmington ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Wilmington, DE a buyer's or seller's market?

Wilmington, DE is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 38 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmington ZIP code, and 242 new listings against 439 active listings across Wilmington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Wilmington housing market forecast 2027

+1.8%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 10 Wilmington ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Wilmington rose 4.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Wilmington?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Wilmington shows typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027, after a 4.0% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 10 Wilmington ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Common questions

Questions about Wilmington, DE home prices.

How much is a home in Wilmington worth?

The typical home value in Wilmington is $340,300 as of September 2026, up 4.0% over the past year. The median list price is $356,213.

How long does it take to sell a home in Wilmington?

Homes in Wilmington spend a median of 38 days on the market as of September 2026. About 19.7% of listings have had a price cut.

How many homes are for sale in Wilmington right now?

There are 439 homes for sale in Wilmington as of September 2026, with 242 new listings added.

Are home prices going up or down in Wilmington, DE?

Typical home values in Wilmington, DE are up 4.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Wilmington, DE a buyer's or seller's market?

Wilmington, DE is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 38 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Wilmington ZIP code, and 242 new listings against 439 active listings across Wilmington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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