Housing by town in Delaware County, Indiana
Delaware County, Indiana has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $906 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $727 in 2015–2019 (+24.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Washington Township (Delaware County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,056) and Delaware Township (Delaware County) the lowest ($654).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $906 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 33.5%
- Median household income
- $58,127
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Delaware County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $683 | 18.4% | $58,026 | $105,200 | $766 |
| Center Township (Delaware County) | $889 | 47.7% | $44,165 | $94,800 | $865 |
| Daleville | $779 | 34.3% | $50,795 | $117,300 | $800 |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | $654 | 16.4% | $74,032 | $115,500 | $860 |
| Eaton | $690 | 26.6% | $54,531 | $89,800 | $644 |
| Gaston | $789 | 23.4% | $52,292 | $90,000 | $644 |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | $977 | 9.7% | $74,274 | $187,100 | $1,474 |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | $952 | 11.3% | $82,806 | $235,500 | $1,610 |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | $863 | 17.8% | $74,457 | $133,100 | $889 |
| Monroe Township (Delaware County) | $935 | 5.4% | $92,083 | $151,500 | $781 |
| Muncie | $904 | 48.0% | $44,471 | $97,300 | $894 |
| Niles Township | — | 3.4% | $65,750 | $162,900 | $1,520 |
| Perry Township (Delaware County) | $958 | 16.9% | $65,088 | $260,700 | $2,159 |
| Salem Township (Delaware County) | $980 | 18.9% | $70,406 | $179,800 | $1,491 |
| Selma | $910 | 26.5% | $58,214 | $106,400 | $605 |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | $688 | 16.4% | $66,902 | $119,900 | $814 |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | $1,056 | 17.1% | $74,595 | $145,500 | $938 |
| Yorktown | $926 | 11.5% | $81,674 | $186,700 | $1,545 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,850 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,950 | $54,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
How the places in Delaware County rank across Indiana
- Indiana places ranked by median rent
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- Indiana places ranked by median household income
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- Indiana places ranked by age of homes
- Indiana places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Indiana places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Delaware County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 344 | 309 | 2,145 | 1,924 | 111,460 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 | 430 | 383 | 1,701 | 1,515 | 112,302 | 3 of 5 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Delaware County recorded 430 violent and 1,701 property crimes, 383 and 1,515 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Delaware County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Police Department | 65,072 | 402 | 1,483 |
| Delaware County Sheriff's Office | 35,420 | 22 | 185 |
| Yorktown Police Department | 11,810 | 6 | 33 |
| Chesterfield Police Department | 2,505 | — | — |
| Gaston Police Department | 801 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Delaware County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47304 | 31,237 | $994 | $172,200 | $63,215 | 34.6% |
| 47302 | 25,473 | $867 | $76,800 | $47,837 | 35.2% |
| 47303 | 24,392 | $942 | $118,200 | $47,674 | 43.5% |
| 47396 | 7,712 | $910 | $175,000 | $78,125 | 10.5% |
| 47320 | 4,563 | $667 | $137,500 | $69,764 | 14.8% |
| 47306 | 3,796 | — | — | — | — |
| 47305 | 3,556 | $754 | $77,800 | $36,389 | 64.7% |
| 47334 | 3,336 | $813 | $183,100 | $71,815 | 19.3% |
| 47342 | 2,710 | $900 | $173,300 | $75,030 | 20.2% |
| 47383 | 2,612 | $824 | $135,400 | $61,250 | 12.6% |
| 47338 | 2,355 | $688 | $111,100 | $68,239 | 18.1% |
| 47367 | 70 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Delaware County
What is the crime rate in Delaware County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Delaware County recorded 383 violent and 1,515 property crimes per 100,000 residents (430 violent and 1,701 property crimes in all).
Which place in Delaware County has the highest rent?
Washington Township (Delaware County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,056 (±$658) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Delaware County has the lowest rent?
Delaware Township (Delaware County) has the lowest median gross rent, $654 (±$218) a month.
What is the median rent in Delaware County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Delaware County is $906 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Muncie, IN MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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