New Castle County, DE home prices

New Castle County, DE: the typical home is worth $372,586 as of 2026-05, up +2.6% over the past year and +161.0% since 2000. Listings run about $211/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $41,661 → 2026: $372,586 (8.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $372,586, homes in New Castle County sit 0% above the Delaware median ($372,586) and 59% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 3 Delaware counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,839/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,919/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Salem County, NJ ($297,535) · Cecil County, MD ($384,991) · Delaware County, PA ($369,653) · Chester County, PA ($576,594) · Gloucester County, NJ ($384,723) · Cumberland County, NJ ($278,798)