At a Glance
Median Income
$73,663
$35,181 per capita
Home Value
$162,300
Zillow: $246,437
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
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 $73,663 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,181. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delaware is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,437. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
1.8% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delaware has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population438
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,663
Per Capita$35,181
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$246,437
Housing Units155
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation938 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Delaware was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
46.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.