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Felton, DE

Felton, DE.

Population: 13,410 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Felton, DE is $392,973 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 29 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, winter weather, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$392,973

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$392,973
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+83.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$392,973
House Price Index (state)
349.0 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$380,000
Median list price
$392,450
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,286/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,294/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,629/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,244/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,590/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
Schools include
Lake Forest Central Elementary School, Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest North Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, winter weather, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dover Gas Light Co. (11.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,992
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,957

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (47 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Doyle's Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+728 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,154
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,261

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FeltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$392,973$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$380,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market29 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,154$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Felton, DE?
$392,973.
What is the median sale price in Felton, DE?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Felton, DE?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Felton, DE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,629/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Felton, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, winter weather, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave.
Is Felton, DE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Felton, DE. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Felton, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Felton, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Felton, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Felton, DE?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Felton, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Felton, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Felton, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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