Housing in Blades, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$230,599
Blades vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Blades is highlighted.
Median Home Value
58th%ilemost expensive$209,600show rank
Median Rent
36th%ilemost expensive rent$839show rank
Rent Burden
32nd%ilehighest rent burden16.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$209,600
Median Rent
$839
Total Housing Units
422
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Owner Occupied
83.2%
Renter Occupied
16.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,071
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,041
Housing Types
Single Family90.0%
Multi-Family9.5%
Mobile Home0.5%
The median home value in Blades, DE is $209,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Blades is $230,599. The median rent is $839 per month (Census ACS). About 83.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 422 total housing units.