At a Glance
Median Income
$61,817
$19,266 per capita
Home Value
$270,300
Zillow: $334,193
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.4% smoking rate
How Delano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delano a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delano residents earn a median household income of $61,817 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,266. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delano is $270,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,193. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Delano reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Delano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delano has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population50,835
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density3,453/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born34.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,817
Per Capita$19,266
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$270,300
Rent$1,111
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$334,193
Housing Units12,047
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property1,101/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation292 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Delano was founded in 1869.
The median home in Delano was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
34.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.