Delaware, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Columbus, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Delaware is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 45,158, part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $416,378. Median household income is $86,387.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,158 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $416,378 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $86,387 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.8 minutes
  • Part of the Columbus, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,158

Source: Census ACS

$416,378

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$86,387

Source: Census ACS

26.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Delaware County (county-level results)

46%
53%
Democrat 61,657
Republican 70,448
Leans R+6.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 49.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 57.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 52.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 54.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.1

Location

Delaware, OH (40.2932, -83.0723)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.