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Delaware.

Delaware is the county seat of Delaware County, just north of Columbus. The city has a well-preserved historic downtown along Sandusky and William streets, with locally owned shops and restaurants. Ohio Wesleyan University, chartered in 1842, sits in the heart of town and shapes much of the local character. The area mixes older historic neighborhoods near downtown with newer subdivisions farther out.

Delaware at a glance

$375K
Median price
35 days
On market
Delaware City Schools
School district
Ohio Wesleyan University · OhioHealth Grady Memorial · Greif
Key employers

Median sale price and time on market: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. A median is the middle of the market, not your home. Homes here close well above and below it. For your number, ask and I will run it personally.

Delaware market, by the numbers

100%
Sale-to-list
3.1 mo
Months of supply
55
Homes sold that month
-4.7%
Price vs a year ago

Source: Redfin Data Center, all residential, May 2026.

Who lives in Delaware

$92,928
Median household income
62%
Homes owner-occupied
43,168
Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 (ACS 5-year).

Selling in Delaware

Delaware has its own rules.

Generic Columbus-agent treatment misses what is specific to Delaware: the comp adjustments that matter on these blocks, the school-calendar timing, and the buyer pool that actually shops here. Three things every Delaware seller should know before talking to any agent:

  1. 1

    Homes within walking distance of the historic downtown and Ohio Wesleyan tend to draw steady interest from buyers who want a walkable, college-town setting.

  2. 2

    Buyers moving up from Columbus often compare Delaware listings on commute time along Route 23 and I-71, so noting access in your listing helps.

  3. 3

    Older homes near the center of town carry historic character that appeals to many buyers, but it helps to be clear about updates to systems like roofing, wiring, and HVAC.

The full version

The Delaware Seller Playbook

The net sheet at the Delaware median, the buyer pool, and the prep plan for this price band. Free.

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Living in Delaware

What the address actually comes with.

Here is a look at a few of the places that give Delaware its everyday character.

  • Ohio Wesleyan University's stone University Hall from 1893 and its clock tower framed by golden autumn trees

    Ohio Wesleyan University

    A private liberal arts college chartered in 1842 in the heart of Delaware, with roughly 1,950 students, anchoring much of the downtown character.

  • The Little Brown Jug

    A prestigious harness race for three-year-old pacers, held each year at the Delaware County Fairgrounds since 1946.

  • The Strand Theatre's brick facade and lit marquee in downtown Delaware

    The Strand Theatre

    A historic downtown movie theater that opened in 1916 and has run ever since, now a nonprofit showing new releases and classic films.

  • Victorian-era brick commercial buildings lining Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware

    Historic Downtown Delaware

    One of Ohio's most cohesive historic Main Street districts, with locally owned shops, restaurants, and antique stores, plus First Friday events.

  • Rocky shoreline and calm open water of Delaware Lake at Delaware State Park on a summer afternoon

    Delaware State Park

    A 1,686-acre state park on Route 23 near the city, set around Delaware Lake, with camping, hiking, boating, and fishing.

Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses. Full photo credits.

Delaware questions, answered

Selling or buying in Delaware

What is the median home price in Delaware, Ohio?
The median sale price in Delaware is around $375K, with homes taking about 35 days on market. These figures move with the market, so the free Delaware Seller Playbook carries the current numbers and the block-level comp picture.
How long do homes take to sell in Delaware?
Recently, about 35 days on market in Delaware. The first weekend usually does most of the work when a home is priced and prepped right, which is what the Delaware edition of the playbook walks through.
What school district serves Delaware?
Delaware is served by Delaware City Schools. The district shapes buyer demand here, so pricing that ignores the boundary tends to leave money behind.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Delaware?
Selling costs in Delaware include commission, any concessions, title, Ohio transfer tax, and prorated property taxes. You can run your own number in the free net sheet calculator, and the Delaware Seller Playbook works a full example at the local median.
Do you help buyers and sellers in Delaware?
Yes. Aaron Leddy is a licensed Ohio REALTOR® with Red 1 Realty who works Delaware at the block level for both buyers and sellers. Start with the free playbook, then book a strategy call when it raises questions.

Selling or buying in Delaware?

Either way, the first step is the same: get the playbook, read it on your own time, and call when it raises questions.

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Aaron Leddy · REALTOR® · Red 1 Realty · Serving Central Ohio

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