Dover, DE

Metro area in Delaware · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.8%

Median Home Value

$361,866

↑ +2.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,725/mo

↑ +2.9%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+40.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$86,653

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

450

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.5

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.6%

12 Months

↑ +1.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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