Clayton, DE 19938 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Clayton, DE—19938

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$414,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$96,300

50.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

105

182.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$1,600

15.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,520

5.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

2.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Clayton, DE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Clayton, DE is $414,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Clayton, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$414,000	3.7%
Single Family	$414,000	3.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Clayton, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Clayton, DE is $1,790, with a year-over-year rent change of -15.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Clayton, DE is studios: $750, 2-bedrooms: $1,520, 3-bedrooms: $1,840, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Clayton, DE are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 70.8% and 15.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,790
Studio Rent	$750	$750
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,520	$1,520
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,840
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

2.5%

2 Bedrooms

15.7%

3 Bedrooms

70.8%

4 Bedrooms

11.0%

Property Listings — Clayton, DE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clayton, DE is 85. This is a increase of 73.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$457,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	17	-13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-13.0%
Days on Market	105	182.0%

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Demographics — Clayton, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, DE has a population of 9,870, which has increased by 12.0% over the past 5 years. Clayton, DE is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,870	12.0%
% Under 18	28.1%	7.7%
% Seniors	13.4%	-6.3%
% WFH	5.2%	33.3%
% w/ College Degree	23.4%	52.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, DE is a predominantly white area, with 70.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Clayton, DE is black, making up 21.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in Clayton, DE, and this percentage has increased by 51.5% 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	70.7%	-6.9%
% Black	21.3%	45.9%
% Hispanic	4.8%	14.3%
% Asian	1.6%	-15.8%
% Foreign Born	5.0%	51.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 154 mortgage originations in Clayton, DE, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Clayton, DE. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	154
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Clayton, DE

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	4
Total Units Section 8	4
% Rentals under Section 8	1.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,450
2 Bedroom	$300	$1,520	$1,820
3 Bedroom	$700	$1,800	$2,500
4 Bedroom	-$50	$2,800	$2,750

Clayton, DE—19938

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Clayton, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Clayton, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Clayton, DE

Demographics — Clayton, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Clayton, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Clayton, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Clayton, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kenton

Hartly, DE

Cheswold

Dover, DE

Townsend, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$414,000
Median Household Income	$96,300

Clayton, DE—19938

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Clayton, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Clayton, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Clayton, DE

Demographics — Clayton, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Clayton, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Clayton, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Clayton, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kenton

Hartly, DE

Cheswold

Dover, DE

Townsend, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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