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Delaware, OH

Delaware, OH.

Population: 61,401 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Delaware, OH is $416,818 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,722/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,818

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$416,818
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$418,136
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$444,950
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
265
For-sale inventory
228
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
265
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
99

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,722/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Delaware City, Buckeye Valley Local, Olentangy Local
Schools include
Robert F Schultz Elementary School, David Smith Elementary School, Ervin Carlisle Elementary School, James Conger Elementary School, Laura Woodward Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Little Scioto River (21.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,115
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,310

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Delaware Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,498 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,725
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,154
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,778

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DelawareState medianUS median
Median home value$416,818$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market51 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,722/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,725$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Delaware, OH?
$416,818.
What is the median sale price in Delaware, OH?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Delaware, OH?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Delaware, OH?
Typical rent: $1,722/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Delaware, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Delaware, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Delaware, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Delaware, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Delaware, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Delaware, OH?
13 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Delaware, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Delaware, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Delaware, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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