| If you are looking for a home in the Central Ohio area | | | | of international lore include the Little Brown Jug, a |
| that is outside of I-270 but still close to the city, then a | | | | prestigious harness race which represents one leg of |
| Delaware Ohio home might be the right choice for you. | | | | the Triple Crown of harness racing. |
| Named for the Delaware Indians who originally | | | | Even in the face of rapid growth, Delaware has |
| populated the region, the city of Delaware was | | | | successfully maintained the small-town feel and look of |
| originally used as a health resort before the founding | | | | its historic downtown district, rich with unique shopping |
| of Ohio Wesleyan University in 1842 and the building of | | | | and dining opportunities. The area also features the |
| a railroad through the area in 1851 spurred much of | | | | Delaware Commons pedestrian mall, where residents |
| Delaware's early growth. Though Delaware has been | | | | can leave their car behind as they enjoy a pleasant |
| a relatively small town until recent years, it is proud to | | | | stroll through a vibrant collection of locally owned and |
| have produced both a president and vice president of | | | | national stores and boutiques. Delaware has a variety |
| the United States. Charles Fairbanks, who served as | | | | of economic communities that keep it prosperous |
| our 26th vice president, and Rutherford B. Hayes, who | | | | through difficult times, including a strong presence in |
| was president from 1877-1881, both called Delaware | | | | trade, manufacturing, government and service |
| home before their public service in Washington. | | | | industries. The community is served by the Delaware |
| Currently, Delaware boasts a population of nearly | | | | Gazette, a daily newspaper founded in 1885, or can |
| 35,000 and is a popular site for families, young | | | | choose from a variety of weekly publications such as |
| professionals and working professionals alike. The area | | | | the Delaware News, ThisWeek in Delaware or the |
| offers a range of neighborhoods, from affordable | | | | Transcript. |
| multi-unit condominiums and apartments to upscale | | | | Culturally, Delaware enjoys facilities and attractions |
| single-family homes. | | | | worthy of a much larger city, including several |
| Delaware's real estate market continues to be robust | | | | professional theaters, the Central Ohio Symphony |
| through the recent economic downturn, featuring | | | | Orchestra, the Columbus Museum of Art, an Opera |
| house and condominium values above state averages | | | | house, the Delaware Community Chorus and a ballet |
| and home sale rates that have remained relatively | | | | house. Residents and visitors can also enjoy the |
| steady in recent years. The city also enjoys | | | | popular weekly farmers market, held through the |
| unemployment, crime and poverty rates below state | | | | summer months, or take part in a number of classes |
| and national averages. Over a third of Delaware's | | | | and activities offered by the Delaware County Cultural |
| houses contain children under 18, and the city is served | | | | Arts Center. The city also offers a public golf course, |
| by Delaware City Public Schools. Delaware City | | | | public pool and a number of parks containing walking |
| maintains five elementary schools, one intermediate | | | | and biking trails, sports facilities and youth and adult |
| school, one middle school and one high school. The city | | | | sports leagues. |
| is also host to three private schools, and many other | | | | With the strong real estate market, affordable housing |
| private options exist in the immediate area as well. | | | | options, great schools and low crime rate, a Delaware |
| Delaware is also home to Ohio Wesleyan University, a | | | | Ohio home is a great choice when looking for real |
| prestigious small liberal arts college regularly ranked as | | | | estate in the Central Ohio area. It's easy access to |
| one of the best in the nation. The Methodist | | | | Columbus makes it a great place for families, business |
| Theological School in Ohio, a graduate school seminary, | | | | professionals and just about anybody looking realty in |
| also calls Delaware home. Other Delaware standouts | | | | Central Ohio. |