Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Delano is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 6,712. Residents earn $118,091 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Delano receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Delano stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Delano is $118,091, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Delano among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Delano is $347,500, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Delano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,091 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,811 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,984 |
| County GDP | $7,314M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 366 |
| Retail | 401 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $347,500 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $433,242 |
| Median List Price | $446,965 |
| Median List Price | $446,965 |
| $/Sq Ft | $186 |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 54 |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.36% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,106/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0384°N, 93.7930°W |
| County FIPS | 27171 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 401 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |