At a Glance
Median Income
$62,887
$28,785 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $205,042
Median Rent
$760/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.5% smoking rate
How Delevan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delevan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delevan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delevan residents earn a median household income of $62,887 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,785. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delevan is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,042. Median rent is $760/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
21.7% of adults in Delevan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delevan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,283
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,887
Per Capita$28,785
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$760
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$205,042
Housing Units537
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Delevan was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.