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Houses in North Star, DE (New Castle County) — Census median home value $566,500, county listing prices up about 5.9% over the past year. Market data for North Star houses and the broader area.
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North Star, DE is in New Castle County, Delaware — this guide covers houses in North Star and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,178, with a median household income of $167,664. Census data puts North Star houses at a median value of $566,500 (all owner-occupied homes); New Castle County's current median listing price runs $449,950, up about 5.9% over the past year.
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Market overview
North Star housing market
North Star is in New Castle County, Delaware. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in North Star and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$566,500
Population (Census ACS)
8,178
Median household income
$167,664
County price trend (2025)
2.82% 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
North Star market snapshot
Population
8,178
County
New Castle County
Median Household Income
$167,664
Median Home Value (city)
$566,500
Median Listing Price (New Castle County)
$449,950
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts North Star's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $566,500. Separately, New Castle County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $449,950. 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
New Castle County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
North Star has an estimated population of 8,178 and a median household income of $167,664, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
North Star's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -4771448% 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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County guide: New Castle County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes North Star.
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Nearby communities include Pike Creek, Pike Creek Valley, Hockessin, Newark, Brookside, Greenville, Newport, Elsmere, Wilmington Manor, Bear, Glasgow, New Castle, Wilmington, Edgemoor, Bellefonte, Arden.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Smyrna (~32.3 mi), Clayton (~33.5 mi), Kenton (~36.5 mi), Leipsic (~37.3 mi), Cheswold (~37.7 mi), Hartly (~40.4 mi), Dover (~42.5 mi), Little Creek (~43.3 mi), Rodney Village (~44.4 mi), Kent Acres (~44.4 mi), Wyoming (~45.1 mi), Highland Acres (~45.5 mi), Dover Base Housing (~46.0 mi), Camden (~46.1 mi), Rising Sun-Lebanon (~46.7 mi), Woodside (~47.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
North Star data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,178
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$566,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$167,664
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.82%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$449,950
Census place type
CDP
County
New Castle County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.80 sq mi
Census GEOID
1052490
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in North Star, DE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in North Star at $566,500. New Castle County's current median listing price runs $449,950, up about 5.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in North Star, DE?
For owner-occupied houses in North Star, Census ACS data shows a median value of $566,500. Active listing prices in New Castle County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in North Star, DE?
North Star houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding New Castle 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 North Star, DE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts North Star's population at approximately 8,178.
What's the median rent in North Star, DE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in North Star at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in North Star, DE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in North Star at approximately $167,664.
Is the North Star housing market growing?
New Castle County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Is North Star, DE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts North Star's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -4771448% 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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