At a Glance
Median Income
$48,895
$26,156 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $140,811
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.1% smoking rate
How Del City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Del City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Del City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Del City residents earn a median household income of $48,895 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,156. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Del City is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,811. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
15.8% of adults in Del City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Del City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population21,561
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,867/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,895
Per Capita$26,156
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$1,020
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$140,811
Housing Units9,698
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Del City was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.