Living in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Delaware County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 563,894, part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Brookhaven, Sharon Hill, Chester Heights.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,715/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $328K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Delaware County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a moderately educated workforce (39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.