At a Glance
Median Income
$89,250
$40,265 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $278,582
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
21.4% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $89,250 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,265. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delano is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,582. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.4% of adults in Delano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delano has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population767
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$89,250
Per Capita$40,265
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$483M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$278,582
Housing Units404
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,384/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation796 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Delano was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.