About Delaware County

Delaware is a county in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. It has a population of 576,720 and a population density of 3,076, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 1 year above the Philadelphia Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Delaware County has a median home value of $338,233, which is 4% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,612 is 9% below the metro average rent and 23% below the national average rent The average household income in Delaware County is $84,085 , which is 3% below the Metro average household income and 8% above the national average of household income.

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$338,233Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,612Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area

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Delaware County's population is made up of 47% married, 39% single, 9% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Delaware County.

576,720Population
6,246,160 Philadelphia Metro Area
3,076Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
40 Median Age
39 Philadelphia Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Delaware County is $46,995. The Median Household Income is $84,085

$46,995Income Per Capita
$48,276 Philadelphia Metro Area
$84,085Median Household Income
$86,867 Philadelphia Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
12% Philadelphia Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
4% Philadelphia Metro Area
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Amenities in Delaware County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$338,233Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,612Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Philadelphia Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
28%
Home Owners
72%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Lansdowne crime index is 90 which is lower than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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