Delaware Beaches, DE relocation guide
Moving to Henlopen Acres, DE
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Henlopen Acres
Delaware's smallest incorporated town — about 175 residents — tucked between Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. Homes are cottages and larger houses on quiet, wooded streets behind the dunes. It is a private-feeling enclave steps from the ocean.
Home prices in Henlopen Acres
The median home value in Henlopen Acres is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Henlopen Acres
- Cape Henlopen State Park — adjacent beaches and trails
- Rehoboth Avenue — shops and dining (~5 min)
- Gordons Pond Trail — marsh boardwalk
- Lewes — historic town (~15 min)
Commuting from Henlopen Acres
- Salisbury Regional ~1 hr; Philadelphia and BWI ~2.5 hours.
- DE-1 and DE-1A.
- No rail.
Henlopen Acres FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Henlopen Acres, DE?
The median home value in Henlopen Acres is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Henlopen Acres, DE?
Salisbury Regional ~1 hr; Philadelphia and BWI ~2.5 hours.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.