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Delaware County
  • County in Pennsylvania
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Delaware County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B
    Delaware County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 573,883. Delaware County is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. In Delaware County, most residents own their homes. In Delaware County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Delaware County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Delaware County are highly rated.
    Population
    573,883
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $257,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,166
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      254.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      117.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      230
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,416.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      130.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Delaware County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,398
    National
    $69,021
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