Delaware County, Ohio
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 1% for broadband access
- top 5% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for sunny days
Delaware County is a county in Ohio with about 216,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and sunny days.
Official websiteco.delaware.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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60%28%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in2.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$124k99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 10% of US counties
Home Value$393k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 8% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.70%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax4.60%better than 58% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 1.10%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.37%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.0 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall19.1 inbetter than 41% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 2% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 60% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.8better than 21% of US counties
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 61% of US counties
School Quality60.4better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime382/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Crime716/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Community
Population216,07490th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.8%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 40% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance21 mibetter than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.9%better than 99% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.82better than 53% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% 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 $56k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Delaware County?
- The median home value in Delaware County is $393k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Delaware County?
- Median household income in Delaware County is $124k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Delaware County?
- Median gross rent in Delaware County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Delaware County safe?
- Delaware County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 382/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 716/100k.
- What is the weather like in Delaware County?
- Delaware County averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.0 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Delaware County?
- Public-school quality in Delaware County is above average, scoring better than 61% 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 Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)