Delaware, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Delaware County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
126 Population 173/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $35,784 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $243,062 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Delaware, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,083
4% below
$35,784 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
51% below
Zillow: $243,062
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Delaware Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Delaware's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
49%
Rent
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delaware a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delaware residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,784. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delaware is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,062. Median rent is $613/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

9.7% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delaware has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$35,784
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$613
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$243,062
Housing Units73
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,094/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,051 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Delaware was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.