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Talleyville, DE

Talleyville, DE.

Population: 22,279 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Talleyville, DE is $514,096 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $562,500 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,777/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$514,096

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$514,096
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$514,096
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
$562,500
Median list price
$540,000
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+1.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,777/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Springer Middle School, Brandywine High School, Lombardy Elementary School, Carrcroft Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
53
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Halby Chemical Co. (5.7 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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 in
Annual snowfall
12.0 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
825
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,831
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,265

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Spitfire Aerodrome (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
76
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
116
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+744 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
75.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,303
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,280
Average weekly wage
$1,624
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,322

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

How it compares

TalleyvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$514,096$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$562,500$365,975$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,777/mo$2,001/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,303$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 Talleyville, DE?
$514,096.
What is the median sale price in Talleyville, DE?
$562,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Talleyville, DE?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Talleyville, DE?
Typical rent: $2,777/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Talleyville, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Talleyville, DE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Talleyville, DE. 53 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Talleyville, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Talleyville, DE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Talleyville, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Talleyville, DE?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Talleyville, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Talleyville, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Talleyville, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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