The map shows where residents in Delaware and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Maryland and District of Columbia are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.
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The most desired areas tend to be in the west parts of the state, while more affordable homes are in the south regions.
Median house prices in Delaware are $350,885, meaning Delaware homes are similar to the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of states with similar populations like Montana and South Dakota, and found homes in Delaware cost more.
These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in Delaware.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Delaware varies significantly.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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