Dover, DE Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Dover, Delaware. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$374,943

+2.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3mo supply · Score +1/7

Migration: Top 8% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.10x

In-migrants avg $61,109 AGI vs out-migrants $55,395

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Dover are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Dover Market Summary

Dover, DE shows steady growth at 2.3% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.15x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+765 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.52% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score69/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$72,872

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Dover, DE's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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