Delaware County

OH · Pop. 79,682 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Delaware County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 79,682.

$/Acre: $2,326

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 48.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$80,474

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,326

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale4905

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,716 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366

Property Crime /100K295

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate