Housing in Laurel, DE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$301,400
Laurel vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Laurel is highlighted.
Median Home Value
54th%ilemost expensive$192,700show rank
Median Rent
47th%ilemost expensive rent$924show rank
Rent Burden
84th%ilehighest rent burden24.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$192,700
Median Rent
$924
Total Housing Units
1,563
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Owner Occupied
36.1%
Renter Occupied
63.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,229
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,006
Housing Types
Single Family67.6%
Multi-Family32.4%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Laurel, DE is $192,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Laurel is $301,400. The median rent is $924 per month (Census ACS). About 36.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 1,563 total housing units.