Clayton, DE housing market
The typical Clayton home is worth about $413,000, up 2.7% in a year, close to the Delaware typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Clayton compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Clayton at a glance
Only 3 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Clayton | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $240,000 | $256,000 |
| 2018 | $243,000 | $263,000 |
| 2019 | $251,000 | $271,000 |
| 2020 | $265,000 | $277,000 |
| 2021 | $298,000 | $306,000 |
| 2022 | $334,000 | $344,000 |
| 2023 | $363,000 | $370,000 |
| 2024 | $380,000 | $388,000 |
| 2025 | $395,000 | $397,000 |
| 2026 | $406,000 | $404,000 |
| August 2026 | $413,000 | $406,000 |
Clayton and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | $413K | +2.7% | — | $107,307 |
| Smyrna | $405K | +2.6% | 32 | $67,048 |
3.8 years of income
The typical Clayton home costs about 3.8 years of the town's median household income, less than across Delaware (4.8 years).
How Clayton ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Clayton
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.