Housing in Dewey Beach, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$1,031,793
Dewey Beach vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dewey Beach is highlighted.
Median Home Value
97th%ilemost expensive$871,400show rank
Median Rent
69th%ilemost expensive rent$1,175show rank
Rent Burden
13th%ilehighest rent burden13.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$871,400
Median Rent
$1,175
Total Housing Units
1,448
Vacancy Rate
87.6%
Owner Occupied
89.4%
Renter Occupied
10.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,875
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,598
Housing Types
Single Family44.2%
Multi-Family55.8%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Dewey Beach, DE is $871,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dewey Beach is $1,031,793. The median rent is $1,175 per month (Census ACS). About 89.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 1,448 total housing units.