Cost of Living in Delphos, OH
Population 7,063 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Delphos has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 38 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 20 | 22 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 44 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.23 | 1.85 | 2.55 | 3.58 | 3.81 | 3.95 | 3.68 | 3.50 | 2.85 | 2.69 | 2.81 | 2.27 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
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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