Compare: Elsmere vs Wilmington

Home Values in Elsmere and Wilmington

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$118,900vs$115,200
1-Year Change-1.9%vs+1.9%
Median List Price$109,900vs$116,900
Median Sale Price$145,100vs$150,900
Total Homes Sold in Jul11 homes vs42 homes
Elsmere, DE tends to be more expensive for home buyers than Wilmington, DE. During the last year, Elsmere home values have fallen by 1.9%, while Wilmington home values have risen by 1.9%. The median sale price in Elsmere is $145,100, but the median listing price was $109,900, a 32.0% increase. Meanwhile in Wilmington, the median selling price is $150,900, and the starting price had a median of $116,900, a 29.1% increase. In July, Elsmere home sellers managed to move 11 houses, while Wilmington saw 42 transactions.

Demographics in Elsmere and Wilmington

Elsmere
vsWilmington
Population6,106vs71,759
Median Household Income$39,415vs$35,116
Median Age36vs35
Homes with Kids27.6%vs23.0%
Average Household Size2.5vs2.4
Average Commute Time (Minutes)23vs24
At $35,116, the median income in Wilmington is $4,299 less than in Elsmere, and $9,396 lower than the national average. Elsmere has an older median age, at 36, compared to 35 in Wilmington, and a shorter average commute. The average commute in Wilmington is 24 minutes and the average commute in Elsmere is 23 minutes.

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Elsmere, DE

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Elsmere is a city in New Castle county, DE with a population of 6,106. The median household income is $39,415.

Wilmington, DE

Map of Wilmington, DE
Wilmington is a city in New Castle county, DE with a population of 71,759. The median household income is $35,116.