At a Glance
Median Income
$64,083
$45,883 per capita
Home Value
$248,400
Zillow: $304,493
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Delaware Water Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delaware Water Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delaware Water Gap a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delaware Water Gap residents earn a median household income of $64,083 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,883. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delaware Water Gap is $248,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,493. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
49.1% of adults in Delaware Water Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delaware Water Gap has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,083
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A
Home Value$248,400
Rent$1,070
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$304,493
Housing Units352
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Delaware Water Gap was founded in 1793.
The median home in Delaware Water Gap was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.