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Delano, PA

Pennsylvania

Delano is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 162. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
162 Population 491/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $32,902 per capita
$57,500 Home Value
$838 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $838
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Delano Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population162
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$32,902
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$838
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units128
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,661 ft (506 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries14

Is Delano a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delano receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Delano offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delano is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delano is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Delano experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Delano has a population of 162 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

162
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63%
Female 37%

Race & Ethnicity

Delano vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Delano vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delano is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Delano vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,902
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Delano is $57,500, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $838 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$838
28% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate9.38%
Delano has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,661 ft (506 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates40.8404°N, 76.0670°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Nearby Cities

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