Delaware County, New York
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 3% for income tax
Delaware County is a county in New York with about 45,000 residents. It grades B for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, park & nature access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.delaware.ny.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.2 in
humid 59%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 19% of US counties
Home Value$160k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$785better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.83%better than 5% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden18.75%better than 4% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 25% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.3 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall65.2 inbetter than 7% of US counties
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 78% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.3better than 16% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime690/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime897/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population44,63766th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0475th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.6%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 40% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance111 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.22better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Delaware County an affordable place to live?
- Delaware County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Delaware County?
- The median home value in Delaware County is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Delaware County?
- Median household income in Delaware County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Delaware County?
- Median gross rent in Delaware County is $785 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Delaware County safe?
- Delaware County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 690/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 897/100k.
- What is the weather like in Delaware County?
- Delaware County averages 70°F in July and 24°F in January, with 48.3 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Delaware County?
- Public-school quality in Delaware County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Delaware County?
- The average one-way commute in Delaware County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)