Delhi, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Delaware County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
499 Population 525/sq mi density
$84,079 Median Income $48,583 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $278,872 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,079 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $892/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Delhi, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,079
12% above
$48,583 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
43% below
Zillow: $278,872
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
112%
Home Value
57%
Rent
77%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delhi a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delhi residents earn a median household income of $84,079 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,583. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delhi is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,872. Median rent is $892/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

24.7% of adults in Delhi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delhi has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population499
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,079
Per Capita$48,583
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$892
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$278,872
Housing Units257
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,094/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Delhi was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.