The 17 cities in Delaware where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Delaware in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Delaware right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Brookside, Delaware
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $390,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
- See Brookside homes for sale

#2. Pike Creek, Delaware
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $437,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See Pike Creek homes for sale

#3. Claymont, Delaware
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $349,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 75.0%
- See Claymont homes for sale

#4. Glasgow, Delaware
- Days on market: 19
- Median sale price: $422,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 44.4%
- See Glasgow homes for sale

#5. Wilmington Manor, Delaware
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $319,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Wilmington Manor homes for sale

#6. Bear, Delaware
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $340,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.1%
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#7. Elsmere, Delaware
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $290,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
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#8. North Star, Delaware
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $490,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
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#9. Hockessin, Delaware
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $689,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
- See Hockessin homes for sale

#10. Wilmington, Delaware
- Days on market: 37
- Median sale price: $275,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 34.2%
- See Wilmington homes for sale

#11. New Castle, Delaware
- Days on market: 38
- Median sale price: $344,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See New Castle homes for sale

#12. Middletown, Delaware
- Days on market: 40
- Median sale price: $450,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.8%
- See Middletown homes for sale

#13. Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
- Days on market: 51
- Median sale price: $370,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 46.2%
- See Pike Creek Valley homes for sale

#14. Dover, Delaware
- Days on market: 51
- Median sale price: $299,999.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.9%
- See Dover homes for sale

#15. Wyoming, Delaware
- Days on market: 52
- Median sale price: $340,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Wyoming homes for sale

#16. Newark, Delaware
- Days on market: 56
- Median sale price: $410,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
- See Newark homes for sale

#17. Smyrna, Delaware
- Days on market: 59
- Median sale price: $312,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
- See Smyrna homes for sale