Delaware, Ohio
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 13% for airport distance
- top 15% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for sunny days
Delaware is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 42,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, park & nature access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on cost of living and sunny days.
Official websitedelawareohio.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$86k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 18% of US places
Home Value$252k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.54%better than 24% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.87%better than 30% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.6 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.0 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.4better than 72% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 30% of US places
School Quality53.5better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime772/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime951/100kbetter than 50% of US places
Community
Population41,92697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.629th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3164th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 44% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance22 mibetter than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.0%better than 79% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.32better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Delaware an affordable place to live?
- Delaware is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Delaware?
- The median home value in Delaware is $252k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Delaware?
- Median household income in Delaware is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Delaware?
- Median gross rent in Delaware is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Delaware safe?
- Delaware is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 772/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 951/100k.
- What is the weather like in Delaware?
- Delaware averages 74°F in July and 28°F in January, with 41.6 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Delaware?
- Public-school quality in Delaware is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Delaware?
- The average one-way commute in Delaware is 27 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)