Average Heating Bill in New York → Delaware County
$752/mo
$4,513/year
$2.26/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 6.5% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.54/therm | $17 | $1,750 | $292 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $2,922 | $487 |
| Heating Oil | $5.04/gallon | $43 | $4,513 | $752 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $8,765 | $1,461 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,750/year estimated — saving $2,763/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Delaware County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (7,530 HDD for Delaware County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 4 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Delaware County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $5.04/gal · 4 suppliers reporting prices
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