Economic Development
The City of Delaware, Ohio, is the county seat of Delaware County, and leads the Columbus metropolitan statistical area in household growth, population growth, median income and educational achievement. Delaware businesses take great pride in being at the center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions. Residential and commercial development has flourished because of De
laware's beautiful and clean setting, historic downtown, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and popular parks.
Doing Business in Delaware
The City of Delaware utilizes various tax incentives to promote economic development, and Delaware's Economic Development Coordinator works directly with businesses as the first and continuing link to City government. We anticipate the needs of businesses and maintain a dynamic environment for pioneering new processes and technologies in a changing world.
What Sets Delaware Apart
· Business resources offered by the City assist in growing, retaining and attracting industrial businesses.
· Streamlined City permit process enables companies to meet time-to-market goals.
Quality of Life
Delaware's commitment to every citizen within the community sets it apart. High-quality parks, a full-service recreation program and strong support for maintenance and repair of public facilities reflect this commitment. The City is less than 35 minutes from Columbus, the state capitol, and close to the famous Great Lakes, the Ohio River and state parks. In the greater Delaware area, Ohio Wesleyan University, a symphony orchestra, university concert hall and art gallery, historical society, and libraries fill the most demanding cultural needs. The city offers shopping convenience and variety, including downtown in a unique historic business district.
Transportation
Major Highways:
1-71 (to Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati)
U.S. 23 (to Columbus and Detroit)
U.S. 42 (north-south to I-70, I-71)
U.S. 36 (east-west through Delaware)
Air:
Delaware Municipal Airport, 40,000 operations per year on 5,000-foot runway.
Rail:
CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads.
Real Estate
Land is available for large and small commercial uses in several locations near U.S. 42 and the planned Sawmill Parkway. U.S. 23, at the city's Southern Gateway, is also the site of heavy development activity, both office and retail.
Demographics and Income
Region: Central Ohio
Size: 18.1 square miles
Population: 33,034 (2005 U.S. Census estimate)
Population Growth 1990-2005: 33 percent
Median Age (2005 est.): 31.6
Workforce: 17,000
Average Household Income: $46,030
Education
High school diploma or equivalent: 33.6 percent
Associate Degree: 6.0 percent
Bachelor's degree: 18.3 percent
Graduate or professional degree: 8.5 percent
School Systems
Two public school districts
Two private schools (Catholic, Christian)
