Delaware
7.2
High score (8-10)
Delaware County has become a consistent destination for NYC weekenders who've bought old farmhouses in the hills around Roxbury, Margaretville, Andes, and Bovina — those transplants and weekend visitors create a social layer that's accessible to an outsider in a way that most rural upstate counties are not. The Catskill Mountains geography is attractive and the food scene around the transplant communities (the Bovina area has farms and a diner culture that's actually interesting) reflects the income and taste level of the people who come here. An outsider who arrives on a weekend with knowledge of this county's transplant scene can plug in immediately.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
The transplant and weekend-visitor population in Delaware County creates accessible social entry points particularly on weekends, but the county is genuinely rural and the midweek experience is very different. SUNY Delhi runs a technical and agricultural college that adds a student population. An outsider in the right village on a Saturday can have a genuine social experience.
Lower score (below 6)
The native working-class population of Delhi, Sidney, and Walton doesn't mix much with the transplant and weekender crowd, and an outsider arriving without connections to either community finds both doors somewhat closed. The county's social life is genuinely bifurcated and the midweek rural quiet can be stark. Very seasonal in terms of when social access actually exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Delaware, NewYork?
$38k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Delaware, NewYork?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Delaware, NewYork?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Delaware, NewYork?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Delaware, NewYork?
Local women avg 29.5