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Dover, DE—19901

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$325,000

3.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,900

28.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,800

16.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,370

0.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

2.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,950

6.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Dover, DE

19904

Home Price Trends — Dover, DE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dover, DE is $325,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Dover, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$325,000	3.3%
Single Family	$327,000	3.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dover, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dover, DE is $1,940, with a year-over-year rent change of 16.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dover, DE is studios: $1,100, 1-bedrooms: $1,350, 2-bedrooms: $1,540, 3-bedrooms: $2,060, 4-bedrooms: $2,520. The most common rental property sizes in Dover, DE are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.4% and 32.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,940
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,100
1 Bed Rent	$1,370	$1,350
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,540
3 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,060
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,520

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.7%

1 Bedroom

15.6%

2 Bedrooms

37.4%

3 Bedrooms

32.0%

4 Bedrooms

10.0%

5+ Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Dover, DE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dover, DE is 66. This is a increase of 42.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$324,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	115	19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	19.0%
Days on Market	69	49.0%

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Demographics — Dover, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, DE has a population of 39,100, which has increased by 5.1% over the past 5 years. Dover, DE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	39,100	5.1%
% Under 18	23.5%	1.3%
% Seniors	16.7%	12.8%
% WFH	6.3%	103.2%
% w/ College Degree	26.6%	5.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, DE is a predominantly white area, with 43.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 15.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dover, DE is black, making up 35.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.6% of the population in Dover, DE, and this percentage has decreased by 16.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	43.7%	-15.5%
% Black	35.2%	2.9%
% Hispanic	13.0%	66.7%
% Asian	2.2%	-33.3%
% Foreign Born	6.6%	-16.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dover, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 582 mortgage originations in Dover, DE, of which 52.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 47.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dover, DE. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	582
% Conventional Loans	52.0%
% Government Loans	48.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, DE

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dover, DE under the Section 8 program is 11.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Dover, DE, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,210
Total Units Section 8	779
% Rentals under Section 8	11.4%
% Occupied Section 8	71.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$170	$1,370	$1,200
2 Bedroom	$20	$1,500	$1,520
3 Bedroom	$170	$1,950	$2,120
4 Bedroom	-$80	$2,400	$2,320

Dover, DE—19901

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Dover, DE

Home Price Trends — Dover, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, DE

Demographics — Dover, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Magnolia, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$325,000
Median Household Income	$63,900

Dover, DE—19901

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Dover, DE

Home Price Trends — Dover, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, DE

Demographics — Dover, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Magnolia, DE

Cheswold

Dover, DE

Woodside

Smyrna, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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