Delaware County, Ohio Housing Market
In Delaware County, Ohio, the median home value is $445,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,492. This places Delaware County at #205 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 within Ohio.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,470
- Establishments: 7,337
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,637
- Multi-family: 379
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 91,426 (avg $158,156)
- Outflow: 85,926 (avg $160,191)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Delaware County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43066 | 272.3 | +16.83% | 2025 |
| 2 | 43003 | 267.3 | +15.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 43054 | 228.9 | +4.43% | 2025 |
| 4 | 43061 | 272.0 | +12.51% | 2025 |
| 5 | 43344 | 254.9 | +16.08% | 2025 |
| 6 | 43035 | 230.4 | +9.44% | 2025 |
| 7 | 43356 | 232.8 | +0.33% | 2025 |
| 8 | 43021 | 256.4 | +8.35% | 2025 |
| 9 | 43031 | 264.1 | +3.26% | 2025 |
| 10 | 43074 | 254.9 | +2.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $445,500 | $196,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,492 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.5% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.9 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Delaware County is 126.9% above the Ohio state average and 95.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,492/month is 65.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Delaware County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.5%, compared to 73.7% in Ohio and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | Pennsylvania | $445,700 | $1,605 |
| Chatham County | North Carolina | $446,200 | $1,180 |
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | $446,300 | $1,389 |
| Cache County | Utah | $444,400 | $1,213 |
| Humboldt County | California | $446,900 | $1,287 |
Other Counties in Ohio
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | $349,400 | $1,361 | 79.4% |
| Union County | $344,900 | $1,247 | 79.2% |
| Geauga County | $331,100 | $1,083 | 87.2% |
| Fairfield County | $298,800 | $1,172 | 74.9% |
| Franklin County | $288,400 | $1,302 | 52.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).