New Castle County Home Prices Rise Again in February

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The median home in New Castle County, Delaware listed for $425,000 in February, a slight increase from the previous month's $424,900. Compared to February 2025, the median home list price increased 9.3% from $388,713. Homes in New Castle County are selling quickly, with a median of 45 days on the market, faster than the national median of 70 days.

Why it matters

The rise in home prices and quick sales in New Castle County reflect the continued strength of the local real estate market, even as national trends show a slight cooling. This data provides insight into the affordability and demand for housing in the area.

The details

The median home in New Castle County was 1,975 square feet, listed at $212 per square foot. Around 392 homes were newly listed on the market in February, a 10.1% decrease from 436 new listings in February 2025. Across the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, median home prices rose to $356,425, while in Delaware the median home price was $494,925.

• The median home list price in New Castle County was $424,900 in January 2026.
• The median home list price in New Castle County was $388,713 in February 2025.