Dover, DE
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Dover, DE market is currently assessed as Stabilizing, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.48. This suggests a relatively even alignment between demand and available inventory, supported by a modest year-over-year increase in active listings by 5.7%.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Dover market right now.
Active listings have exhibited a moderate increase of 5.7% year-over-year, while new listings also grew by 7.4% over the same period. Median listing prices show resilience, increasing by 6.3% year-over-year, despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.1%. The pending ratio, at 0.48, has experienced an 8.8% decrease year-over-year, indicating some tempering in the pace of demand absorption relative to prior periods.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With a pending ratio of 0.48, the market indicates a balanced pace of demand absorption against available inventory. While active listings have expanded, the year-over-year decline in the pending ratio suggests that buyers may encounter a more measured environment, potentially allowing for greater price discipline. The current conditions do not present significant inventory pressure favoring either rapid sales or extended negotiation periods.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
557 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 232 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.3% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -0.5% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Dover, DE? Buyer Demand Index is running at 48%.
Dover, DE is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 48%
- Median Days on Market
- 51 days
- Inventory YoY
- +6%
Dover, DE is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Dover, DE
19966
millsboro
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326 active · 86 DOM
19958
lewes
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286 active · 93 DOM
19971
rehoboth beach
$875K
179 active · 64 DOM
19968
milton
$575K
163 active · 86 DOM
19975
selbyville
$525K
136 active · 78 DOM
19963
milford
$449K
121 active · 51 DOM
19977
smyrna
$460K
119 active · 55 DOM
19970
ocean view
$545K
119 active · 56 DOM
19947
georgetown
$484K
110 active · 69 DOM
19904
dover
$405K
107 active · 58 DOM
19945
frankford
$583K
97 active · 80 DOM
19901
dover
$375K
85 active · 46 DOM
19973
seaford
$380K
83 active · 50 DOM
19951
harbeson
$615K
55 active · 195 DOM
19943
felton
$437K
54 active · 60 DOM
19930
bethany beach
$1.09M
52 active · 49 DOM
19939
dagsboro
$550K
51 active · 79 DOM
19933
bridgeville
$365K
41 active · 72 DOM
Sorted by active inventory · click a ZIP for its full report