At a Glance
Median Income
$39,861
$32,413 per capita
Home Value
$175,600
Zillow: $307,910
Median Rent
$812/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
12.4% smoking rate
How Del Norte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Del Norte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Del Norte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Del Norte residents earn a median household income of $39,861 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,413. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Del Norte is $175,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,910. Median rent is $812/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Del Norte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 286/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Del Norte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Del Norte has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,576
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,861
Per Capita$32,413
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A
Home Value$175,600
Rent$812
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$307,910
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property286/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation7,883 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Del Norte was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.