I’ve been exploring the Zillow Home Value Index data to uncover the most affordable towns in Delaware for 2025. What I discovered was truly eye-opening: the average home value among Delaware’s 25 most affordable towns stands at $286,474, with a remarkable 47.9% increase in just five years since 2020. Kent County dominates affordability in the First State, claiming 11 of the 25 spots on this list.
The data reveals fascinating contrasts in growth patterns. While towns like Wyoming showed explosive growth at 59.23% over five years, others like Greenwood experienced more modest growth at 30.69%. Perhaps most surprising is that five towns have doubled in value since 2015, with Harrington showing an extraordinary 117.3% increase since 2010. These statistics suggest that Delaware’s smaller communities represent increasingly attractive investment opportunities.
What makes this data particularly interesting is that many of these affordable towns are within commuting distance to major employment centers in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Dover. With three distinct metropolitan areas represented across these 25 towns, it’s clear that Delaware offers diverse options for those seeking affordability without sacrificing access to urban amenities and job opportunities.
1. Hartly
- 2025 Home Value: $335,736
- 2020 Home Value: $217,161
- 2015 Home Value: $165,957
- 2010 Home Value: $157,426
- Change 2010-2025: 113.27%
- Change 2015-2025: 102.30%
- Change 2020-2025: 54.60%
Heading my list of Delaware’s most affordable towns is Hartly, with 2025 home values of $335,736 that have more than doubled since 2010, showing remarkable 113.27% growth over 15 years. The growth momentum remains strong with a 54.60% increase just since 2020.
2. Marydel
- 2025 Home Value: $334,111
- 2020 Home Value: $216,396
- 2015 Home Value: $174,476
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change 2010-2025: N/A
- Change 2015-2025: 91.49%
- Change 2020-2025: 54.40%
Marydel stands out in my research with 2025 home values reaching $334,111 – representing impressive growth of 91.49% since 2015 and 54.40% in just the last five years.
3. Bridgeville
- 2025 Home Value: $333,497
- 2020 Home Value: $236,444
- 2015 Home Value: $196,711
- 2010 Home Value: $186,472
- Change 2010-2025: 78.85%
- Change 2015-2025: 69.54%
- Change 2020-2025: 41.05%
Bridgeville has quietly transformed from a sleepy agricultural town to a community with growing appeal, as evidenced by 2025 home values of $333,497 and solid appreciation of 78.85% since 2010. The western Sussex County town is famous for hosting the annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin contest and Apple Scrapple Festival, celebrating its agricultural heritage.
4. Viola
- 2025 Home Value: $329,902
- 2020 Home Value: $211,417
- 2015 Home Value: $163,620
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change 2010-2025: N/A
- Change 2015-2025: 101.63%
- Change 2020-2025: 56.04%
The tiny hamlet of Viola represents one of the strongest growth stories I uncovered in Delaware real estate, with 2025 values of $329,902 having more than doubled over the past decade with a 101.63% increase since 2015. Recent growth remains robust at 56.04% over just five years.
5. Milford
- 2025 Home Value: $329,840
- 2020 Home Value: $222,527
- 2015 Home Value: $184,827
- 2010 Home Value: $182,565
- Change 2010-2025: 80.67%
- Change 2015-2025: 78.46%
- Change 2020-2025: 48.22%
Milford strikes me as perfectly positioned for continued growth, with 2025 home values of $329,840 representing a solid 80.67% increase since 2010 and accelerating 48.22% growth in the past five years. This growing community uniquely straddles Kent and Sussex counties, providing a gateway between northern and southern Delaware.
6. Dover
- 2025 Home Value: $320,231
- 2020 Home Value: $208,205
- 2015 Home Value: $165,378
- 2010 Home Value: $171,530
- Change 2010-2025: 86.69%
- Change 2015-2025: 93.64%
- Change 2020-2025: 53.81%
Delaware’s capital city offers exceptional value in my estimation, with Dover’s 2025 home prices at $320,231 showing strong growth of 93.64% over ten years and 53.81% since 2020. The market experienced a brief dip between 2010 and 2015 before launching into a strong recovery.
7. Kent Acres
- 2025 Home Value: $318,229
- 2020 Home Value: $202,092
- 2015 Home Value: $168,000
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change 2010-2025: N/A
- Change 2015-2025: 89.42%
- Change 2020-2025: 57.47%
Kent Acres demonstrates remarkable growth potential in my analysis, with home values reaching $318,229 in 2025 – representing an impressive 89.42% increase since 2015 and 57.47% growth in just the past five years.
8. Delmar
- 2025 Home Value: $313,757
- 2020 Home Value: $221,317
- 2015 Home Value: $176,853
- 2010 Home Value: $179,901
- Change 2010-2025: 74.41%
- Change 2015-2025: 77.41%
- Change 2020-2025: 41.77%
Delmar caught my attention with its unique position straddling the Delaware-Maryland state line, earning its nickname as “The Little Town Too Big for One State.” With 2025 home values at $313,757, it shows solid appreciation of 77.41% over ten years and 41.77% since 2020.
9. Wilmington
- 2025 Home Value: $307,799
- 2020 Home Value: $219,808
- 2015 Home Value: $194,147
- 2010 Home Value: $212,711
- Change 2010-2025: 44.70%
- Change 2015-2025: 58.54%
- Change 2020-2025: 40.03%
I was intrigued to find Wilmington, Delaware’s largest city, ranking among the state’s most affordable places with 2025 home values at $307,799. While showing more modest growth than many smaller towns at 44.70% since 2010, the city has seen steady appreciation of 40.03% in the past five years.
10. Claymont
- 2025 Home Value: $297,167
- 2020 Home Value: $208,221
- 2015 Home Value: $160,966
- 2010 Home Value: $179,355
- Change 2010-2025: 65.69%
- Change 2015-2025: 84.61%
- Change 2020-2025: 42.72%
Claymont presents an interesting pattern in the data I analyzed, with 2025 values of $297,167 representing an 84.61% growth over the past decade, but a dip between 2010 and 2015 before strong recovery.
11. Bowers
- 2025 Home Value: $296,126
- 2020 Home Value: $189,461
- 2015 Home Value: $143,066
- 2010 Home Value: $141,617
- Change 2010-2025: 109.10%
- Change 2015-2025: 106.99%
- Change 2020-2025: 56.30%
Discovering Bowers was a delightful surprise in my Delaware research, with home values reaching $296,126 in 2025 – more than doubling over the past decade with a remarkable 106.99% increase. The coastal town has seen accelerating growth recently, with a 56.30% jump in just five years.
12. Seaford
- 2025 Home Value: $294,405
- 2020 Home Value: $204,321
- 2015 Home Value: $165,884
- 2010 Home Value: $154,995
- Change 2010-2025: 89.94%
- Change 2015-2025: 77.48%
- Change 2020-2025: 44.09%
Seaford has climbed steadily up the value ladder in my analysis, with 2025 home values reaching $294,405 – showing consistent growth of 89.94% since 2010 and a robust 44.09% over the past five years. Once known as the “Nylon Capital of the World” when DuPont operated its factory here, Seaford has reinvented itself as a healthcare and retail hub for western Sussex County.
13. Bellefonte
- 2025 Home Value: $293,277
- 2020 Home Value: $214,397
- 2015 Home Value: $172,105
- 2010 Home Value: $163,955
- Change 2010-2025: 78.88%
- Change 2015-2025: 70.41%
- Change 2020-2025: 36.79%
Walking through Bellefonte feels like stepping into a different era, yet its real estate market shows thoroughly modern growth with 2025 values at $293,277, representing a 78.88% increase since 2010. The growth has been steady rather than explosive, with a 36.79% increase over the past five years.
14. Wyoming
- 2025 Home Value: $291,627
- 2020 Home Value: $183,145
- 2015 Home Value: $145,858
- 2010 Home Value: $147,498
- Change 2010-2025: 97.72%
- Change 2015-2025: 99.94%
- Change 2020-2025: 59.23%
Wyoming topped my charts for recent growth among Delaware’s affordable towns, with a remarkable 59.23% increase in just five years, bringing 2025 values to $291,627. The ten-year growth of 99.94% means home values have effectively doubled since 2015.
15. Laurel
- 2025 Home Value: $290,660
- 2020 Home Value: $201,272
- 2015 Home Value: $163,877
- 2010 Home Value: $157,676
- Change 2010-2025: 84.34%
- Change 2015-2025: 77.36%
- Change 2020-2025: 44.41%
Laurel presents a compelling value proposition with 2025 home prices at $290,660, showing steady appreciation of 84.34% since 2010 and 44.41% over just the last five years.
16. Ellendale
- 2025 Home Value: $289,382
- 2020 Home Value: $186,729
- 2015 Home Value: $147,829
- 2010 Home Value: $138,111
- Change 2010-2025: 109.53%
- Change 2015-2025: 95.75%
- Change 2020-2025: 54.97%
Ellendale has emerged as one of the strongest performing real estate markets I’ve analyzed in Delaware, with 2025 values reaching $289,382 – more than doubling since 2010 with a 109.53% increase. The impressive five-year growth of 54.97% signals accelerating demand for this Sussex County community.
17. Delaware City
- 2025 Home Value: $277,841
- 2020 Home Value: $191,691
- 2015 Home Value: $155,628
- 2010 Home Value: $147,300
- Change 2010-2025: 88.62%
- Change 2015-2025: 78.53%
- Change 2020-2025: 44.94%
Delaware City captivated my attention with its unique waterfront appeal and 2025 home values of $277,841, representing an 88.62% increase since 2010. The recent five-year growth of 44.94% shows continuing strong momentum in this market.
18. New Castle
- 2025 Home Value: $268,708
- 2020 Home Value: $189,264
- 2015 Home Value: $142,315
- 2010 Home Value: $152,165
- Change 2010-2025: 76.59%
- Change 2015-2025: 88.81%
- Change 2020-2025: 41.98%
New Castle stands out on my list as a town with both historical significance and investment potential, with 2025 home values at $268,708 – showing a robust 88.81% growth over ten years. After a period of value decline between 2010 and 2015, the market has rebounded strongly with a 41.98% increase since 2020.
19. Harrington
- 2025 Home Value: $257,187
- 2020 Home Value: $164,552
- 2015 Home Value: $115,656
- 2010 Home Value: $118,355
- Change 2010-2025: 117.30%
- Change 2015-2025: 122.37%
- Change 2020-2025: 56.29%
I was particularly impressed by Harrington’s explosive growth trajectory, with 2025 home values reaching $257,187 – representing an extraordinary 122.37% increase over the past decade from $115,656 in 2015. The recent five-year growth of 56.29% continues this strong momentum.
20. Greenwood
- 2025 Home Value: $255,398
- 2020 Home Value: $195,422
- 2015 Home Value: $151,253
- 2010 Home Value: $141,971
- Change 2010-2025: 79.90%
- Change 2015-2025: 68.86%
- Change 2020-2025: 30.69%
Greenwood’s steady appreciation pattern makes it stand out in my analysis of Delaware real estate trends. With 2025 values at $255,398, it shows the most modest five-year growth on this list at 30.69% since 2020, though its long-term performance remains solid with a 79.90% increase since 2010.
21. Newport
- 2025 Home Value: $253,320
- 2020 Home Value: $172,494
- 2015 Home Value: $140,382
- 2010 Home Value: $148,454
- Change 2010-2025: 70.64%
- Change 2015-2025: 80.45%
- Change 2020-2025: 46.86%
The historic town of Newport ranks twenty-first on my list of affordable Delaware communities with 2025 home values at $253,320. After a period of stagnation between 2010 and 2015, Newport’s real estate market has surged, posting an 80.45% gain over the past decade and a robust 46.86% increase since 2020.
22. Rodney Village
- 2025 Home Value: $236,026
- 2020 Home Value: $150,115
- 2015 Home Value: $112,150
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change 2010-2025: N/A
- Change 2015-2025: 110.46%
- Change 2020-2025: 57.23%
Rodney Village presents one of the most dramatic growth stories I’ve uncovered in Delaware real estate. With 2025 values at $236,026, homes here have more than doubled since 2015, showing a remarkable 110.46% increase over ten years. The 57.23% growth since 2020 ranks among the highest five-year increases in the state.
23. Elsmere
- 2025 Home Value: $227,829
- 2020 Home Value: $149,310
- 2015 Home Value: $119,397
- 2010 Home Value: $131,466
- Change 2010-2025: 73.30%
- Change 2015-2025: 90.82%
- Change 2020-2025: 52.59%
Elsmere caught my eye as one of Delaware’s most affordable gems with 2025 home values at $227,829 – showing an impressive 90.82% growth over ten years. What particularly stands out is the accelerating growth rate, with values jumping 52.59% in just the last five years from $149,310 in 2020.
24. Blades
- 2025 Home Value: $209,315
- 2020 Home Value: $157,965
- 2015 Home Value: $124,422
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change 2010-2025: N/A
- Change 2015-2025: 68.23%
- Change 2020-2025: 32.51%
The second most affordable community I found in Delaware is Blades, a small Sussex County town with a 2025 home value of $209,315. This represents a solid 68.23% increase over the past decade from its 2015 value of $124,422, and a respectable 32.51% growth since 2020.
25. Little Creek
- 2025 Home Value: $200,468
- 2020 Home Value: $134,969
- 2015 Home Value: $118,562
- 2010 Home Value: $94,448
- Change 2010-2025: 112.25%
- Change 2015-2025: 69.08%
- Change 2020-2025: 48.53%
Little Creek completes my list as the most affordable town in Delaware, offering the lowest housing in the state with 2025 values at just $200,468. The tiny waterfront community has seen its home values more than double since 2010, climbing from $94,448 to $200,468 in just 15 years. Even more impressive is the 48.53% growth in just the past five years, showing accelerating desirability.
