Columbus metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Delaware, OH
$539,000Median listing price
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About Delaware
Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located near the center of Ohio, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Columbus as part of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Home prices in Delaware
The median listing price in Delaware is $539,000.
Top places in Delaware
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Delaware Historical Society
- University Ohio
- A view of the Big Four Railroad Depot in Delaware, Ohio.
- Delaware County District Library (public library in Delaware, Ohio, USA)
- Fountain in City Park, Delaware, Ohio.
Commuting from Delaware
- Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~35 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~22.7 miles).
- Parts of Delaware County fall within COTA's service area (all of Franklin County plus portions of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Union counties) — check COTA for current routes serving Delaware; driving is the primary option elsewhere.
- All drive times are estimates; verify against current routing before a move.
Schools in Delaware
Public schools: Delaware City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Delaware FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Delaware, OH?
The median listing price in Delaware is $539,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Delaware, OH?
Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~35 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~22.7 miles). - Which school district serves Delaware, OH?
Delaware is served by Delaware City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.