Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Sussex County, DE real estate market currently shows 2,840 active listings, with 868 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 243 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 72 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0% year-over-year, from $550,000 to $550,000.
Population: 250,743 · Density: 134.6/mi² · Median household income: $73,739
Typical home value: $319,020 · Homeownership: 79.6%
Pond Acres: 19930
Bethel: 19931
Bridgeville: 19933
Dogwood Acres Mobile Home Park: 19939
Delmar: 19940
Ellendale: 19941
The Shoals: 19944
Frankford: 19945
Georgetown: 19947
Greenwood: 19950
Harbeson: 19951
Laurel: 19956
Lewes: 19958
Lincoln: 19960
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.