The median home in Delaware, Ohio is valued at $396,751, up 1.3% year over year. Typical monthly rent is $1,560, producing a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2x — well above the national average of 18x. Delaware is part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$396,751

+1.3%

Rent$1,560/mo

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$79,350 on $396,751

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Out of reach42% of income

Need $112,371/yr to afford.

PITI$2,622

P/I42%

Afford$265K

Gap-$132K

P&I $2,006Tax $516Ins $100

Renting $1,062/mo cheaper ($1,560 rent)6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + OH ins. 28% per HUD.

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Other cities in Ohio

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Hunting Valley$1.6M The Village of Indian Hill$1.58M Bentleyville$820K Waite Hill$748K Kirtland Hills$741K Gates Mills$734K Marble Cliff$731K Terrace Park$726K

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