About this list
Looking for a Delaware County, PA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Delaware County, Pennsylvania, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 580,937 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Delaware County ranks #123 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area, home to about 6,329,118 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Delaware County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Delaware County, PA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Delaware County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 580,937 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +0.7% |
| Housing units | 229,715 |
| Vacant housing units | 12,769 (5.6%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 151,016 (69.6%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 65,930 (30.4%) |
| Median home value | $332,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,372/month |
| Median household income | $89,546 |
| Median year homes were built | 1957 |
| Median age of residents | 39.1 |
What the Numbers Mean for Delaware County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 5.6% of Delaware County's housing units (12,769 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Delaware County was built in 1957, about 23 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $332,200 is 0% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 3.7 times the county's median household income of $89,546. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 69.6% of occupied homes in Delaware County are owner-occupied versus 30.4% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Delaware County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+0.7%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Delaware County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Delaware County before they reach the MLS. With about 151,016 owner-occupied and 65,930 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Lancaster County, PA distressed property list
- Chester County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Bucks County, PA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- New Castle County, DE distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Camden County, NJ distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- Burlington County, NJ distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Delaware County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Delaware County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Delaware County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Delaware County, PA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Delaware County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 229,715 housing units in Delaware County, of which 216,946 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.