Average Heating Bill in New York → Delaware County
$701/mo
$4,208/year
$2.10/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.04/therm | $22 | $2,312 | $385 |
| Heat Pump | $0.29/kWh | $29 | $3,033 | $506 |
| Heating Oil | $4.70/gallon | $40 | $4,208 | $701 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.29/kWh | $86 | $9,099 | $1,517 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$2,312/year estimated — saving $1,896/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 5 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-18.
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Median: $4.70/gal · 5 suppliers reporting prices
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