Delaware
Ohio

What stands out

If you had to describe Delaware County in numbers, start here: the median household income is among the highest in America ($123,995), the school test score is among the highest in America (3.69 where 3.0 is grade level), and high-school completion is among the highest in America (97%). Within Ohio it ranks 1st of 88 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Delaware County, Ohio. 216,074 people live here with you. The population grew 2.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +3,666).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $123,995 a year, higher than almost every county in America. Employers pay an average wage of $72,243. Unemployment runs 3.0%, lower than 66% of American counties. 21% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 2.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,693 a year.

Home

The median home costs $521K, pricier than 94% of American counties, about 2.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,380 a month. Property tax is 1.70% of home value, roughly $6,671 a year on that median home, higher than 91% of American counties. 79% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 98% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 9 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 81.2 years, longer than 96% of American counties. There are 1,032 active physicians in the county, about 47.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.73 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than almost every county in America. 97% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted almost evenly. 88% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 52°F, highs near 62 and lows near 41, colder than 68% of American counties. About 36 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 71 out of 100, riskier than 71% of American counties; the county has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 251 Mbps down, faster than 75% of American counties. There are 7 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 7 breweries, 4 museums.