At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$32,902 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $42,914
Median Rent
$838/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,902. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delano is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,914. Median rent is $838/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Delano reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,102/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Delano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delano has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$32,902
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$838
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$42,914
Housing Units128
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,102/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,661 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Delano was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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