Mixed Median Home Price Trends Across Mid-Atlantic Counties in August

In August 2025, median home list prices showed varied trends across several U.S. counties and states. Sussex County's median home price rose modestly to $449,000, up 2.2% from July and 3.2% from the previous year, with homes selling relatively quickly at a median of 40 days on market. Livingston County experienced an 8.2% year-over-year increase to a median price of $200,000, with homes listed for a median of 33 days, faster than the national median. Contrastingly, New Castle, Kent, and another Sussex County market in Delaware saw decreases in median home prices by 4.5%, 3.8%, and 1.6% respectively, with homes on the market for longer periods compared to the national median of 60 days. These regional differences highlight localized market dynamics, with median listing prices serving as a useful indicator of current market conditions. Nationally, the median home price slightly decreased to $429,990.