Delaware County

PA · Pop. 157,374 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Delaware County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 157,374.

$/Acre: $10,117

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 192.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.1%

Cost of Living Index105.4

Median Household Income$94,129

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,117

Median Home Price$656K

Acres for Sale3390

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,104 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak