Kent County, DE home prices

Kent County, DE: the typical home is worth $372,161 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $202/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $87,778 → 2026: $372,161 (4.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $372,161, homes in Kent County sit 0% below the Delaware median ($372,586) and 59% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 3 Delaware counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,837/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,713/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Caroline County, MD ($331,804) · Cumberland County, NJ ($278,798) · Sussex County, DE ($489,991) · Queen Annes County, MD ($530,151) · Salem County, NJ ($297,535) · New Castle County, DE ($372,586)