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Delaware, OH

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A fantastic place to be a local

Airport University Family Restaurants Golf Courses River Parks Kayaking

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Delaware, OH is $935 for a studio, $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,489 for two bedrooms, and $1,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delaware has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,132/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$2,641/month
2,335 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cheshire Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

722 Students

7
out of 10

Frank B Willis Intermediate Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

806 Students

6
out of 10

Robert F Schultz Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

748 Students

6
out of 10

Ervin Carlisle Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

560 Students

6
out of 10

David Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

370 Students

6
out of 10

John C Dempsey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,247 Students

7
out of 10

Buckeye Valley Local Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

451 Students

6
out of 10

Olentangy Berlin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,656 Students

7
out of 10

Buckeye Valley Local High School

Public

Grades 9-12

654 Students

7
out of 10

Rutherford B Hayes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,700 Students

5
out of 10

William K Willis (Sjcf)

Public

Grades 9-12

20 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stratford Ecological Center
  • Deer Haven Park
  • Perkins Observatory
  • Gallant Farm Preserve
  • Gallant Woods Park

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker International

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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 2025.