City profile

Delaware, OH

Delaware County · Population 44,589

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Delaware is a town in Delaware County, OH with about 44,589 residents and a typical home value near $318,000. It is 23 miles from Columbus, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.

Climate

Climate type

Four seasons

Winter avg

30°F

Summer avg

76°F

Sunny days / yr

178

Home prices & cost of living

Median home price

$318,400

Typical monthly housing

$2,114

Cost of living (100 = U.S.)

99

Taxes

Property tax
1.45%
State income tax (top)
3.5%
Social Security
Not taxed
Pensions
Partly exempt
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
7.24%

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Low · county score 79/100

Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather, Ice storm

Nearest major airport

22 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

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Political lean (2024 county vote)

Competitive / purple · 46% Democratic / 53% Republican

Community

Population

44,589

Black population

4.5%

County

Delaware County

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2025–2026 trends

2026 market trends

  • ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
  • ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms

Highlights

  • About 44,589 residents
  • Typical home value about $318,000
  • 23 miles from Columbus, OH

Trade-offs

  • Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city

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