What are the schools like in Delaware Park, NJ?

School district data for Delaware Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Delaware Park?

The median household income in Delaware Park, NJ is $112,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Delaware Park, NJ?

Delaware Park has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Delaware Park, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Delaware Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Delaware Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delaware Park is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delaware Park, NJ?

Delaware Park has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delaware Park, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Delaware Park is a small town of 344 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,393 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Delaware Park stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Delaware Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delaware Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Delaware Park's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delaware Park costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delaware Park, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delaware Park's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

402.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Delaware Park, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delaware Park sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delaware Park, NJ
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Delaware Park, NJ	National Avg
Population	344	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Phillipsburg, NJ 1 mi Chestnut Hill, PA 2 mi Easton, PA 2 mi Lopatcong Overlook, NJ 2 mi Upper Pohatcong, NJ 3 mi

Delaware Park vs Other Cities

Delaware Park, NJ vs Phillipsburg, NJ Delaware Park, NJ vs Chestnut Hill, PA Delaware Park, NJ vs Easton, PA Delaware Park, NJ vs Lopatcong Overlook, NJ Delaware Park, NJ vs Upper Pohatcong, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delaware Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Delaware Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delaware Park roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $275,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Delaware Park, NJ?

Delaware Park's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delaware Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Delaware Park, NJ a good place to live?

Delaware Park, NJ has a population of 344, a median household income of $112,393, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Delaware Park?

Delaware Park averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Delaware Park?

The population of Delaware Park, New Jersey is 344 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delaware Park?

Key numbers for living in Delaware Park: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $275,600, median household income $112,393, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delaware Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.