Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Delaware
Delaware, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,159
Population
48,568
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A fantastic place to be a local
Airport
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University
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Golf Courses
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River
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Parks
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Kayaking
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Delaware, Ohio is a bustling community about 30 miles north of Columbus. Ohio Wesleyan University resides in downtown Ohio and brings a college town feel to the area. To the west of the Olentangy River in downtown, you’ll find an abundance of incredible, family-owned restaurants such as Son of Thurman. This local burger eatery has been in business and family-owned since 1942. Another great place to support locally-owned businesses is Staas Brewing Company.
The Delaware Municipal Airport is located in town, as well as three different golf courses and multiple parks. About eight miles north of downtown Delaware, you’ll find Delaware Lake and State Park. There you’ll have access to River Run Park where you can kayak/canoe down the Olentangy River. After you find your apartment in Delaware, make sure to visit local eateries downtown and take a trip down the river for incredible views of Ohio’s natural beauty.
Explore the City
The architecture on this downtown Delaware church is remarkable
There are a few wind turbines around the Delaware area.
The architecture at Ohio Wesleyan University, in Delaware, is remarkable.
Delaware has a lot of art to check out.
The downtown lights of Columbus is just 30 minutes from Delaware.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a lot of fans in the Delaware area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,106
Average: $98,160
Education
15,733
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,150
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Delaware has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Delaware, OH is $956 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,575 for two bedrooms, and $1,597 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delaware has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,160/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,846/month
2,419 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Delaware, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
528 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Frank B Willis Intermediate Middle School
Public
Grades 5-6
828 Students
Laura Woodward Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,248 Students
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,747 Students
Buckeye Valley Local High School
Public
Grades 9-12
568 Students
Rutherford B Hayes High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,424 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
20 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stratford Ecological Center
- Deer Haven Park
- Perkins Observatory
- Gallant Farm Preserve
- Gallant Woods Park
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- Rickenbacker International
Top Apartments in Delaware
Houses for Rent in Delaware
Property Management Companies in Delaware, OH
T & R Properties
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25
Communities
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4,431
Units
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17
Cities
4 Communities in Delaware
Redwood Living
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145
Communities
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19,143
Units
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116
Cities
2 Communities in Delaware
VennPoint Real Estate LLC
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10
Communities
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1,619
Units
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9
Cities
2 Communities in Delaware
Cushman & Wakefield
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459
Communities
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109,207
Units
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228
Cities
1 Community in Delaware
Harbor Group Management
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185
Communities
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54,145
Units
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135
Cities
1 Community in Delaware
Elon Property Management
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79
Communities
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11,622
Units
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45
Cities
1 Community in Delaware
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.