The story of this market
The typical home in Delaware County, Ohio sells for about $523,538, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 117% since 2000. Last year 30 of 40 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,602 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,602 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+5.6%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+16.4%). Worst: 2009 (-2.8%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,909
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+5.6%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 40 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
38
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $69,354,311.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
81.9%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14258 | 8206 | 81.9% | 2.5% | $325,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County continues to experience strong housing demand and price appreciation, driven by its status as a premier residential destination in Central Ohio. While inventory remains tight and affordability is a challenge, the county's high income levels and robust economic growth support a positive market outlook.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 10.44% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 14 researched ZIP reports of 15 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Delaware County, Ohio — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Sep 15, 2026.
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| 43003 | Ashley | $350,000 | $185 | +2.3% | 32 | 98.5% | 12% | 2.4 | 1,522 | $1,054 | researched Sep 17 |
| 43015 | Delaware | $450,000 | $204 | +4.6% | 47 | — | — | — | 297 | $1,298 | researched Sep 17 |
| 43016 | Dublin | $402,500 | $205 | -7.5% | 35 | 98.5% | 18% | 2.1 | 77 | $1,570 | researched Sep 17 |
| 43017 | Dublin | $605,000 | $225 | -2% | 34 | — | — | — | 183 | $1,662 | researched Sep 17 |
| 43021 | Galena | $652,375 | $205 | +1.4% | 69 | — | — | — | 49 | $1,364 | researched Sep 21 |
| 43035 | Lewis Center | $510,000 | $210 | 0% | 55 | — | — | — | 161 | $1,608 | researched Sep 21 |
| 43040 | Marysville | $396,872 | $200 | +3.4% | 57 | — | — | — | 94 | $1,231 | researched Sep 21 |
| 43061 | Ostrander | $625,000 | $266 | +57.2% | 54 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.8 | 45 | $1,305 | researched Sep 21 |
| 43065 | Powell | $545,675 | $215 | +1.2% | 79 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 102 | $2,326 | researched Oct 8 |
| 43066 | Radnor | $316,700 | — | 0% | — | — | — | — | — | $1,340 | researched Sep 17 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Delaware County consistently ranks among the safest counties in Ohio, with crime rates significantly lower than the state and national averages.
The county is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Olentangy and Delaware City, which are frequently recognized for academic excellence and high graduation rates.
The county faces standard Midwestern climate risks, primarily severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risks largely confined to specific floodplains along the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.
Delaware County is one of the fastest-growing regions in Ohio, driven by significant corporate investment, proximity to Columbus, and extensive residential and commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
The county features extensive park systems including Alum Creek State Park and Delaware State Park, offering boating, hiking, and camping, alongside numerous golf courses and historic downtown areas.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with vacancy rates around 8.2% and rents that are among the highest in the state.
The economy is robust, anchored by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant momentum from the broader Columbus region's tech and logistics expansion.
The county is served by major corridors including I-71 and US-23, providing critical access to the Columbus metropolitan area.
The county auditor manages a rigorous assessment regime involving triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure property values reflect market conditions.
The county includes various special districts for water, sewer, and fire protection, often managed at the township or municipal level.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Ohio.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.711 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.411.2 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.316.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.119.5 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.719.4 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.720.8 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.723.1 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.523 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.421.1 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.823.7 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.711 mi
- Easton Town Center4.518.6 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.411.2 mi
- Alum Creek State Park Beach4.58.5 mi
- Groovy Plants Ranch4.911.7 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.423.8 mi
- Otherworld4.628.4 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.723.6 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.823.8 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.623.7 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.711 mi
- Alum Creek State Park Beach4.58.5 mi
- Highbanks Metro Park4.810.3 mi
- Inniswood Metro Gardens4.815.7 mi
- Hayden Falls Park4.516.8 mi
- Alum Creek Marina4.47.3 mi
- Topgolf Columbus4.311.2 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.614.2 mi
- Golf Club of Dublin4.216.6 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.118.2 mi
- Glenross Golf Club4.34.4 mi
- Easton Town Center4.518.6 mi
- Tanger Outlets Columbus4.56.6 mi
- Polaris Fashion Place4.511.3 mi
- Tensuke Market, llc4.817.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional destination for boating, swimming, and camping, serving as a primary outdoor recreation hub.
Offers extensive trails and water access, contributing to the county's high quality of life.
Features a vibrant mix of local boutiques, restaurants, and historic architecture that anchors the county seat.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 2020-2024 estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court action to foreclose. Owners have redemption rights to pay the full amount of taxes, penalties, and costs to stop the sale, typically until the confirmation of sale or decree of foreclosure.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapters 323, 5721, and 5723.
Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district. Exemptions include the Homestead Exemption for qualifying seniors and disabled persons, which reduces the taxable value of the primary residence.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5713.
applies when — Applies to the transfer of residential real property consisting of one to four dwelling units.
Sellers must complete a state-prescribed form disclosing known material conditions and defects of the property, including structural, mechanical, and environmental issues.
Governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5302.30.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.