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Wilmington, DE

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Wilmington.

Population: 93,557 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wilmington, DE is $241,010 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,375 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,763/month. 20 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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$241,010

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$241,010
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+85.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$244,137
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
$285,375
Median list price
$251,838
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
287
For-sale inventory
315
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
321
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
111

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,763/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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
20
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kuumba Academy Charter School, First State Montessori Academy, Freire Charter School Wilmington
Schools include
Kuumba Academy Charter School, First State Montessori Academy, Freire Charter School, Great Oaks Charter School, Stubbs Early Education Center

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 (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
342
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Halby Chemical Co. (0.7 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
54.8°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.6°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 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
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
275
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,262
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,416

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
56
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
151
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)
+744 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
69.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,132
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

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

WilmingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$241,010$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$285,375$365,975$325,000
Median days on market42 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,763/mo$2,001/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,132$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 Wilmington, DE?
$241,010.
What is the median sale price in Wilmington, DE?
$285,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilmington, DE?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Wilmington, DE?
Typical rent: $1,763/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wilmington, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Wilmington, DE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 342 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, DE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wilmington, DE?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Halby Chemical Co., 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve Wilmington, DE?
20 schools (14 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wilmington, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wilmington, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wilmington, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Wilmington

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