Townsend, DE 19734 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Townsend, DE—19734

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$490,000

4.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$132,000

39.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

63.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.7%

Median Rent

$2,600

11.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,750

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,600

10.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Townsend, DE

As of May '26, the median home price in Townsend, DE is $490,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.8%. This indicates that home prices in Townsend, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$490,000	4.8%
Single Family	$491,000	4.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Townsend, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Townsend, DE is $2,510, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Townsend, DE is 1-bedrooms: $1,750, 3-bedrooms: $2,540, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Townsend, DE are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 49.3% and 32.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,510
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,750
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,540
4 Bed Rent	$2,700	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

49.3%

3 Bedrooms

32.6%

4 Bedrooms

14.6%

5+ Bedrooms

3.5%

Property Listings — Townsend, DE

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Townsend, DE is 77. This is a increase of 63.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$551,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	91	23.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.3%	23.0%
Days on Market	77	63.0%

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Demographics — Townsend, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Townsend, DE has a population of 14,200, which has increased by 10.1% over the past 5 years. Townsend, DE is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	14,200	10.1%
% Under 18	27.7%	4.9%
% Seniors	12.9%	-9.8%
% WFH	17.7%	181.0%
% w/ College Degree	32.6%	19.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Townsend, DE is a predominantly white area, with 65.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Townsend, DE is black, making up 22.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.7% of the population in Townsend, DE, and this percentage has increased by 18.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	65.9%	-11.9%
% Black	22.2%	22.7%
% Hispanic	5.4%	17.4%
% Asian	2.3%	228.6%
% Foreign Born	5.7%	18.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 420 mortgage originations in Townsend, DE, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Townsend, DE. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	420
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, DE

Townsend, DE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	11
Total Units Section 8	7
% Rentals under Section 8	0.8%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$160	$1,750	$1,590
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,890
3 Bedroom	-$320	$2,600	$2,280
4 Bedroom	-$110	$2,700	$2,590

Townsend, DE—19734

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Townsend, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Townsend, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Townsend, DE

Demographics — Townsend, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Townsend, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Townsend, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Odessa Heights

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Clayton, DE

Thorntown

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$490,000
Median Household Income	$132,000

Townsend, DE—19734

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Townsend, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Townsend, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Townsend, DE

Demographics — Townsend, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Townsend, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Townsend, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Odessa Heights

Middletown, DE

Smyrna, DE

Clayton, DE

Thorntown

Frequently Asked Questions

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