Living in Delaware, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delaware · Census data 2020–2024
Delaware has 7,629 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $86,478 (11% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $236,100, the median rent is $1,146/month.
Delaware at a glance
- Population
- 7,629
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,478State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $236,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,146/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 57 min
Is Delaware a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Delaware
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delaware the median home value is $236,100, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,624 a month in housing costs.
Delaware median household income
The median household income in Delaware is $86,478 and the income per person is $41,508. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Delaware: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,379
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.51
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Delaware has many vacation and second homes.
Delaware demographics
- Population
- 7,629
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,044
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delaware ›
Education in Delaware
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Delaware have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delaware
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 57 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Delaware vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 7,629 | $86,478 | $236,100 | $1,146 |
| Birchwood Lakes | 1,399 | $67,500 | $168,700 | $1,244 |
| Pocono Ranch Lands | 1,187 | $73,508 | $227,100 | — |
| Gold Key Lake | 2,563 | $99,125 | $233,400 | — |
| Sunrise Lake | 1,126 | $72,143 | $191,000 | — |
| Layton | 967 | $130,313 | $376,300 | — |
| Conashaugh Lakes | 1,538 | $94,219 | $295,600 | — |
| Dingman | 12,931 | $100,972 | $286,500 | $1,544 |
| Pocono Mountain Lake Estates | 700 | $63,481 | $189,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Delaware, PA?
The median household income in Delaware is $86,478, 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Delaware?
The median home value in Delaware is $236,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Delaware?
The median gross rent in Delaware is $1,146 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Delaware, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Delaware?
The median age in Delaware is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Delaware?
The average commute to work in Delaware is 57 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delaware?
The unemployment rate in Delaware is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delaware?
27.8% of adults in Delaware have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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