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Delaware Water Gap, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Delaware Water Gap is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 602. Residents earn $64,083 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
602 Population 312/sq mi density
$64,083 Median Income $45,883 per capita
$248,400 Home Value $297,572 Zillow
$1,070 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,083 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$248,400 home value, $1,070/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,083
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $248,400
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.1%
46% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Delaware Water Gap Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population602
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,083
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$248,400
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$297,572
Housing Units352
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation740 ft (226 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries10

Is Delaware Water Gap a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delaware Water Gap receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Delaware Water Gap stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delaware Water Gap is $64,083, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delaware Water Gap is $248,400, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Delaware Water Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Delaware Water Gap has a population of 602 with a density of 312 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.4%), with 3.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Black.

Population

602
Total Population
312
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Delaware Water Gap vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Delaware Water Gap vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delaware Water Gap is $64,083, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Delaware Water Gap vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,083
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,883
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Delaware Water Gap is $248,400, 12% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,572.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$248,400
12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$297,572

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.0%
Housing Units352
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate3.70%
Delaware Water Gap has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates40.9679°N, 75.1338°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 49.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.1%
46% above US avg
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+20.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density312/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home6.0%

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