Living in Delaware County, Indiana
Delaware County is a county in Indiana with a population of around 116,852, part of the Muncie, IN MSA metro area. The main communities are Muncie, Eaton, Gaston.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,715/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $146K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 38°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Delaware County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Delaware County, Indiana
Home price trend in Delaware County
Top Cities and towns in Delaware County
Muncie
Population: 70,085
Home price:$111,965
Selma
Population: 866
Home price:$182,424
Eaton
Population: 1,805
Home price:$117,033
Gaston
Population: 871
Home price:$154,003
Rent Price trend in Delaware County
Demographics & Amenities in Delaware County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
35.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Delaware County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Delaware County
Average Summer temperature
89°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
32.6 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Delaware County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
148,724
Poverty (%)
12.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Delaware County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inDelaware County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Delaware County
Robbery
0.89/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.47/ per 1000
Burglary
5.34/ per 1000
Arson
0.09/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.81/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000