Delavan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 172/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $31,270 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $204,907 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $929/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Delavan, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$31,270 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
75% below
Zillow: $204,907
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Delavan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Delavan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
25%
Rent
80%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delavan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delavan residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,270. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delavan is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,907. Median rent is $929/month, with 44.0% 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 1944.

Education

13.3% of adults in Delavan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delavan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$31,270
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$929
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$204,907
Housing Units97
Rent Burden44.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Delavan was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.