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Dover, Delaware houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Dover, DE (Kent County) — Census median home value $248,500, county listing prices up about 5.5% over the past year. Market data for Dover houses and the broader area.
Dover, DE is in Kent County, Delaware — this guide covers houses in Dover and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 39,491, with a median household income of $58,336. Census data puts Dover houses at a median value of $248,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Kent County's current median listing price runs $430,000, up about 5.5% over the past year.
Market overview
Dover housing market
Dover is in Kent County, Delaware. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Dover and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$248,500
Population (Census ACS)
39,491
Median household income
$58,336
County price trend (2025)
2.53% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Dover market snapshot
Population
39,491
Median Household Income
$58,336
Median Home Value (city)
$248,500
Median Listing Price (Kent County)
$430,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,252/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.5%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dover's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $248,500. Separately, Kent County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $430,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kent County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.53% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dover has an estimated population of 39,491 and a median household income of $58,336, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dover's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Dover FAQ
What are houses worth in Dover, DE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Dover at $248,500. Kent County's current median listing price runs $430,000, up about 5.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Dover, DE?
For owner-occupied houses in Dover, Census ACS data shows a median value of $248,500. Active listing prices in Kent County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Dover, DE?
Dover houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kent County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Dover, DE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dover's population at approximately 39,491.
What's the median rent in Dover, DE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dover at approximately $1,252 per month.
What is the median household income in Dover, DE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dover at approximately $58,336.
Is the Dover housing market growing?
Kent County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.53% annual change in 2025.
Is Dover, DE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dover's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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