Cost of Living in Delphos, OH

Population 7,063 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Delphos sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Delphos is about 45 miles east of Fort Wayne, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Fort Wayne's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 41
Rent 63

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Delphos

The median home value in Delphos is $125,400 — 59% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $830/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,359/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 42.2°F. Overall, Delphos has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$125,400
59% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$189,515
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$830/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 70.6%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$830
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,444/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.2 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.8%
Carpooled
8.1%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
2.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$58,359
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,542
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
21% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.1%
Graduate degree 8.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 41.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
42.2°F
Annual Precip
35.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343848617281848276645039
Low °F 202230405161636154443426
Precip" 2.231.852.553.583.813.953.683.502.852.692.812.27

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
936
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Delphos, OH?

Delphos has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Delphos, OH?

The median gross rent in Delphos is $830 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Delphos?

The median home value in Delphos is $125,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Delphos?

The median household income in Delphos is $58,359 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Delphos, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Delphos is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Delphos, OH affordable?

Yes, Delphos is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Delphos?

Delphos has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 35.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Delphos at a Glance

Population
7,063
Median Income
$58,359
Home Value
$125,400
Median Rent
$830/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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