What is the average home price in Clayton, DE 19938?

As of May '26, the median home price in Clayton, DE 19938 is $430,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Clayton, DE 19938 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 3.0% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Clayton, DE 19938?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Clayton, DE 19938 to increase 2.1% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Clayton, DE 19938?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Clayton, DE 19938 are 70.7% White, 21.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic. The population is 9,870, with 28.1% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Clayton, DE 19938?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Clayton, DE 19938 is on the market for 46 days. This is a decrease of 6.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Clayton, DE 19938?

The average rent price in Clayton, DE 19938, as of the latest data, is $1,790. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $1,520, $1,840, and $2,800 respectively.

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Clayton, DE—19938

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$430,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$96,300

50.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.1%

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 May '26, the median home price in Clayton, DE is $430,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Clayton, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$430,000	3.0%
Single Family	$431,000	3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$460,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	26	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	3.0%
Days on Market	46	-6.0%

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%

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%

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

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

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Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Clayton, DE

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Property Listings — Clayton, DE

Demographics — Clayton, DE

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Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, DE

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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%

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$430,000
Median Household Income	$96,300