How long do people stay in their homes in Delaware, OH?
31.8% (±3.1 points) of households in Delaware, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 31.8% (±3.1 points)
- Since before 2000
- 10.2%
When households in Delaware moved in
| Moved in | Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.2% (±1.3 points) | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 26.6% (±2.8 points) | 20.4% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 43.4% (±3.0 points) | 43.8% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 14.6% (±2.5 points) | 19.0% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 5.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Delaware, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Delaware County (24.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (22.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Delaware
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | — | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 1.7 mi | 16.5% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Delaware County) | 5.0 mi | 10.6% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Troy Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 21.0% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 24.1% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 23.5% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 14.7% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 24.8% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Ostrander | 7.1 mi | 13.4% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delaware Township (Delaware County), OH (16.5%), Brown Township (Delaware County), OH (10.6%), Troy Township (Delaware County), OH (21.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galena | 50.3% (±11.1 points) |
| 2 | Berkshire Township | 46.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 | Marlboro Township (Delaware County) | 39.8% (±55.5 points) |
| 4 | Sunbury | 31.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 5 | Delaware | 31.8% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Shawnee Hills | 25.8% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 24.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Orange Township (Delaware County) | 24.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 9 | Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 24.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Powell | 23.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 23.5% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Delaware
How often do people move in Delaware?
31.8% of households in Delaware, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Delaware have?
10.2% of households in Delaware have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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