What is the average home price in Lewes, DE 19958?

As of May '26, the median home price in Lewes, DE 19958 is $594,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Lewes, DE 19958 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have decreased 0.2% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Lewes, DE 19958?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Lewes, DE 19958 to increase 0.6% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Lewes, DE 19958?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Lewes, DE 19958 are 87.6% White, 2.3% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic. The population is 29,600, with 11.3% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Lewes, DE 19958?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Lewes, DE 19958 is on the market for 53 days. This is an increase of 8.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Lewes, DE 19958?

The average rent price in Lewes, DE 19958, as of the latest data, is $2,440. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $1,660. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $2,100, $2,540, and $2,860 respectively.

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Lewes, DE—19958

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$594,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$91,400

26.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

8.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.6%

Median Rent

$2,400

5.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,650

1.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,900

6.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

0.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lewes, DE

As of May '26, the median home price in Lewes, DE is $594,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Lewes, DE are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$594,000	-0.2%
Single Family	$616,000	0.2%
Condos	$440,000	-5.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$675,000	8.0%
Listing Count	495	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	2.1%	-4.0%
Days on Market	53	8.0%

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,600	18.3%
% Under 18	11.3%	-9.6%
% Seniors	40.8%	5.4%
% WFH	19.6%	94.1%
% w/ College Degree	49.2%	22.7%

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,566
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	19.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

Total Units under HUD	150
Total Units Section 8	143
% Rentals under Section 8	5.9%
% Occupied Section 8	80.5%

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$280	$1,650	$1,370
2 Bedroom	-$100	$1,900	$1,800
3 Bedroom	-$230	$2,500	$2,270
4 Bedroom	$30	$2,800	$2,830

Lewes, DE—19958

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lewes, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lewes, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lewes, DE

Demographics — Lewes, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lewes, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lewes, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lewes, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lewes, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,440
Studio Rent	$1,250	$2,220
1 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,660
2 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,100
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,540
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,860

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	87.6%	-0.5%
% Black	2.3%	-52.1%
% Hispanic	4.2%	10.5%
% Asian	2.0%	42.9%
% Foreign Born	6.2%	44.2%

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.5
Median Home Price	$594,000
Median Household Income	$91,400