Delhi, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,525 Population 2,999/sq mi density
$66,306 Median Income $24,906 per capita
$338,800 Home Value $414,899 Zillow
$1,262 Median Rent 43.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,306 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$338,800 home value, $1,262/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Delhi, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,306
12% below
$24,906 per capita
Home Value
$338,800
20% above
Zillow: $414,899
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
9% above
43.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
63.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
225% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Delhi Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
120%
Rent
109%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
325%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delhi a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delhi residents earn a median household income of $66,306 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,906. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delhi is $338,800 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,899. Median rent is $1,262/month, with 43.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

14.1% of adults in Delhi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 63.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delhi has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population10,525
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,999/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born37.7%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,306
Per Capita$24,906
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$338,800
Rent$1,262
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$414,899
Housing Units2,893
Rent Burden43.7%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation118 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+63.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Delhi was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
37.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.