Is Delaware County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Delaware County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since June 2023

Since last year, Delaware County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Delaware County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Delaware County, PA

How much do homes in Delaware County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$335,368

$208/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since June 2023

+$17,400(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Delaware County have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Delaware County was $335,368 in June 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $208.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
1 $143.5K$150K
+4.5%
2 $240.4K$260K
+8.2%
3 $260.5K$275.4K
+5.7%
4 $499.4K$529.1K
+5.9%
5+ $825K$820K
-0.6%

Summary: Delaware County housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Gloucester County
+10.2%
New Castle County
+5.9%
Montgomery County
+5.6%
Delaware County
+5.5%
Philadelphia County
-0.2%

Housing Supply in Delaware County, PA

How many homes are available in Delaware County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1,8081,855+2.6%

Summary: The Delaware County real estate market had 1,855 homes for sale in June 2024, a 2.6% increase compared to May 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1 3833
-13.2%
2 181162
-10.5%
3 852874
+2.6%
4 467497
+6.4%
5+ 270289
+7.0%

Summary: The Delaware County housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7%.

Number of Homes Sold

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
532507-4.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

143 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

101 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

263 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Delaware County, you could pay more than the asking price. 51.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 507 homes were sold or pending in Delaware County in June 2024, down by 4.7% month-over-month. Of the 507 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Delaware County, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Delaware County, PA?

Average Sale Time

Jun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
16 Days16 Days-0.4%

Summary: Homes in Delaware County had an average of 16 days on market in Jun 2024, down by 0.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

445 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

45 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Delaware County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During June 2024, 507 homes were sold in Delaware County; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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