Housing in Ellendale, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$335,715
Ellendale vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ellendale is highlighted.
Median Home Value
62nd%ilemost expensive$223,700show rank
Median Rent
73rd%ilemost expensive rent$1,272show rank
Rent Burden
76th%ilehighest rent burden22.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$223,700
Median Rent
$1,272
Total Housing Units
181
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%
Median Property Tax
$785
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,012
Housing Types
Single Family87.3%
Multi-Family6.1%
Mobile Home6.6%
The median home value in Ellendale, DE is $223,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ellendale is $335,715. The median rent is $1,272 per month (Census ACS). About 80.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2002. There are 181 total housing units.