In Delaware, Iowa, the median home price is $247,520, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $74,989; the population is 17,558; schools rate 8.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 190.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Delaware at a glance
Population
17,558
Median Household Income
$74,989
Typical Home Value
$247,520
School District Rating
8.8
Violent Crime Rate
190.9
Avg Commute Time
20.3
About Delaware
Delaware has a population of 17,558. The median home value is $247,520, 4% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $74,989 (0% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Delaware, Oneida, and South Fork.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Delaware
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Iowa
Every county in Iowa, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
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- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
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- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Delaware at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Delaware?
- Delaware has a population of 17,558 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Delaware?
- The median home value in Delaware is $247,520. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Delaware?
- Median household income in Delaware is $74,989 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Delaware in?
- Delaware is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Delaware?
- Delaware contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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