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Delaware Water Gap, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
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
194 Violent Crime/100K 194 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Delaware Water Gap, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,083
15% below
$45,883 per capita
Home Value
$248,400
12% below
Zillow: $297,572
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
8% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
46% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
88%
Rent
92%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delaware Water Gap a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $297,572. 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.

Safety & Crime

Delaware Water Gap reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 194/100K.

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 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population602
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,083
Per Capita$45,883
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245

Housing

A
Home Value$248,400
Rent$1,070
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$297,572
Housing Units352
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property194/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.