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Delaware Home & Community Information

Delaware offers more than 14,000 housing units. Over the last few years, it has boasted a fast-moving housing market with plenty of availabilities. There is truly something for everyone in Delaware, though buyers should budget around $200,000 for the average 2-bed, 2-bath home.

Delaware is home to 34,000 residents in 13,000 households and more than 8,500 families. About 90% of the residents describe themselves as white, 4.5% as African-American, 1.4% as Asian, and 0.2% as Native American. The median household income tops $46,000, and the median income for a family is just over $54,000. Browse the newest real estate listings in Delaware, OH.

Schools & Education

Ohio Wesleyan University is the crown jewel of higher education around Delaware. This private, selective liberal arts college was founded in 1842 and has added to the community’s character ever since. Situated on a picturesque 200-acre campus, it includes its own observatory and wilderness preserve. It is one of the top 15 schools in the U.S. for international students.

Delaware City Local School District administers public schools in the area. The district enrolls about 5,700 students across five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is acclaimed for its academic programs and high levels of college preparation. An assortment of private schools and preschools is also available. Find homes in Delaware by school district.

Employment Opportunities

Delaware has long been a net importer of skilled professionals throughout Ohio, seeking opportunities in manufacturing, trade, and government. Automotive, plastics, copper products, and insurance are major areas of economic activity and growth. Nearly 2,000 businesses have a presence in Delaware and that number has grown in recent years.

Grady Memorial Hospital is the top employer, contributing 1,500 local jobs. Delaware County and the Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center each add about 1,000 jobs, while Ohio Wesleyan University employs about 550 and Delaware City Schools about 650. Advance Auto Parts Distribution and R&D firm Vertiv Co. round out the top brands with about 400 employees each.

Things to Do in Delaware

Delaware’s thriving downtown is one of the city’s biggest attractions. Dotted with world-class restaurants that offer outdoor seating in beautiful surroundings, it features many small boutiques, cafes, antique stores, and galleries. Visitors especially enjoy the historic Strand Theatre. Founded 1916, it is the longest continually-operating movie theater in Ohio. On the weekend, downtown Delaware hosts a thriving farmer’s market and one of the area’s biggest flea markets.

When exploring Delaware, you won’t want to miss the historic Northwest District. Home to the city’s most influential entrepreneurs of the 1800s, it encompasses more than 500 structures recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Just steps away, you can visit preserved Victorian mansions in the neighboring Downtown Historic District.

The cultural institutions of nearby Columbus are at the fingertips of Delaware residents. The city hosts performers and exhibitions from the Ballet Met, Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Museum of Art, Opera Columbus, and many more. Blue Limestone Park and Gallant Woods Park are just two of the many areas to hike, picnic, fish, or catch a live concert.

Delaware, OH Real Estate Services

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