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Delaware, IA

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Population
139
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,081 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$143,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$618/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Delaware

Delaware is a quiet, friendly town in eastern Iowa that grew up around the railroad in the mid-1800s. Today, it offers peaceful rural living where neighbors look out for one another. Local kids attend the Maquoketa Valley Community School District, and residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with easy access to the surrounding area. Local parks, churches, and the popular Delaware County Fair keep the community connected, with larger stores and dining just a short drive away in Manchester.

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Rural FitA+97.9ratingLow Rent PricesA+97.5ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.5rating

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