What are the schools like in Delaware Water Gap, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Delaware Water Gap?

The median household income in Delaware Water Gap, PA is $60,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Delaware Water Gap, PA?

Delaware Water Gap has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.6 inches.

Delaware Water Gap, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Delaware Water Gap, PA affordable or expensive?

Delaware Water Gap's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delaware Water Gap is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,000 and the median rent is $1,054 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delaware Water Gap, PA?

Crime rate data for Delaware Water Gap is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Delaware Water Gap, PA a Good Place to Live?

Delaware Water Gap is a small town of 652 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $60,139 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Delaware Water Gap stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Delaware Water Gap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delaware Water Gap 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: 95.7

Delaware Water Gap's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delaware Water Gap costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delaware Water Gap, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,054	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Delaware Water Gap is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Delaware Water Gap, PA	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	46.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delaware Water Gap sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation and 41.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delaware Water Gap, PA
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.6"
Annual Snowfall	41.6"

Demographics

Metric	Delaware Water Gap, PA	National Avg
Population	652	—
Median Age	48.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	11.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Stroudsburg, PA 3 mi Stroudsburg, PA 3 mi Columbia, NJ 4 mi Portland, PA 4 mi Hainesburg, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Delaware Water Gap

Delaware Water Gap, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18327

Delaware Water Gap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delaware Water Gap, PA affordable or expensive?

Delaware Water Gap's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delaware Water Gap roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $255,000 and median rent is $1,054/month.

What is the crime rate in Delaware Water Gap, PA?

Crime data for Delaware Water Gap is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Delaware Water Gap?

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

Is Delaware Water Gap, PA a good place to live?

Delaware Water Gap, PA has a population of 652, a median household income of $60,139, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Water Gap?

Delaware Water Gap averages 35.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches with about 41.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delaware Water Gap?

Delaware Water Gap, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18327.

What is the population of Delaware Water Gap?

The population of Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania is 652 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delaware Water Gap?

Key numbers for living in Delaware Water Gap: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $255,000, median household income $60,139. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delaware Water Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.