Kent County, DE Housing Market Brief
county · DE · as of May 2026
What is Kent County, DE’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Kent County, DE in its market cycle?
Kent County, DE is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Kent County, DE housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $370K | ▲ +6.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +7.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 597 | ▲ +3.7% |
| Homes Sold | 197 | ▼ -5.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $194 | ▲ +5.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | ▲ +0.7% |
How has Kent County, DE’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kent County, DE a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Kent County, DE is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kent County, DE?
The median sale price in Kent County, DE is $370K, having risen 6.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Kent County, DE?
Kent County, DE scores 16 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Kent County, DE's Alpha Score?
Kent County, DE's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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