Seaford, DE 19973 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Seaford, DE—19973

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$303,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,700

18.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$1,500

2.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,640

64.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

9.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,500

17.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Seaford, DE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Seaford, DE is $303,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Seaford, DE are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$303,000	0.6%
Single Family	$304,000	0.7%
Condos	$266,000	1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Seaford, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Seaford, DE is $1,650, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Seaford, DE is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $1,330, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $2,400. The most common rental property sizes in Seaford, DE are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.4% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,650
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,640	$1,640
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,330
3 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,560
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,400

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.2%

1 Bedroom

17.1%

2 Bedrooms

48.4%

3 Bedrooms

28.8%

4 Bedrooms

4.6%

Property Listings — Seaford, DE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Seaford, DE is 76. This is a increase of 16.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$386,000	3.0%
Listing Count	101	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	12.0%
Days on Market	79	18.0%

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Demographics — Seaford, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seaford, DE has a population of 25,800, which has increased by 2.6% over the past 5 years. Seaford, DE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	25,800	2.6%
% Under 18	22.5%	1.8%
% Seniors	20.4%	1.0%
% WFH	7.7%	133.3%
% w/ College Degree	17.9%	-0.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seaford, DE is a predominantly white area, with 58.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Seaford, DE is black, making up 20.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.2% of the population in Seaford, DE, and this percentage has decreased by 2.1% 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	58.1%	-5.4%
% Black	20.9%	-12.2%
% Hispanic	10.6%	2.9%
% Asian	0.9%	-18.2%
% Foreign Born	9.2%	-2.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Seaford, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 437 mortgage originations in Seaford, DE, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Seaford, DE. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	437
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Seaford, DE

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Seaford, DE under the Section 8 program is 9.2%. 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. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Seaford, DE, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	292
Total Units Section 8	246
% Rentals under Section 8	9.2%
% Occupied Section 8	80.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$710	$1,640	$930
2 Bedroom	-$130	$1,350	$1,220
3 Bedroom	$40	$1,500	$1,540
4 Bedroom	-$480	$2,400	$1,920

Seaford, DE—19973

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Seaford, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seaford, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seaford, DE

Demographics — Seaford, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seaford, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seaford, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seaford, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seaford, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$303,000
Median Household Income	$62,700

Seaford, DE—19973

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Seaford, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seaford, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seaford, DE

Demographics — Seaford, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seaford, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seaford, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seaford, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seaford, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bethel, DE

Bridgeville, DE

Laurel, DE

Sharptown

Delmar, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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