At a Glance
Median Income
$118,091
$49,259 per capita
Home Value
$347,500
Zillow: $433,242
Median Rent
$909/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delano residents earn a median household income of $118,091 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,259. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delano is $347,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,242. Median rent is $909/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Delano reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
44.7% of adults in Delano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delano has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,712
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,091
Per Capita$49,259
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,500
Rent$909
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$433,242
Housing Units2,425
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Delano was founded in 1876.
The median home in Delano was built in 1992.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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