The Town FilesDelaware, New Jersey
Township in Hunterdon County · population 4,560 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $637,700
- Household income
- $194,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 54.4
Delaware is a township of 4,560 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $637,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 93% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 89% of New Jersey towns.
How Delaware ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Delaware is worth $637,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $194,219, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. 97.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Delaware | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $637,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $194,219 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Delaware
| People | Delaware | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.7% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Delaware
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delaware since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2021 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Delaware itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Delaware
1 public school with 406 students, about 9.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Township School | PK-8 | 406 | 9.0 |
Towns near Delaware
- Lambertville, NJ5.0 mi · 4,139 people · home $562,300
- Kingwood, NJ5.0 mi · 3,802 people · home $477,100
- New Hope, PA5.4 mi · 2,612 people · home $716,200
- West Amwell, NJ5.5 mi · 3,005 people · home $596,900
- Solebury, PA5.7 mi · 8,709 people · home $788,700
- Flemington, NJ7.0 mi · 4,876 people · home $400,600
- East Amwell, NJ7.0 mi · 3,917 people · home $503,900
- Tinicum, PA8.0 mi · 3,818 people · home $613,600
Delaware questions
Is Delaware, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Delaware scores better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 89%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.4).
How much does a house cost in Delaware?
The median owner-occupied home in Delaware is valued at $637,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $194,219, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Delaware?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Delaware get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delaware since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)