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Delhi, ON

Ontario · Brantford Metro

Delhi is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,344. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,344 Population 7/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Delhi Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,344
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,138
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Delhi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delhi receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Delhi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delhi is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delhi is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Delhi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow.

Delhi has a population of 5,344 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 812.0 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

5,344
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
812.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Delhi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Delhi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delhi is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 166 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Delhi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)166

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Delhi is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,138 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units2,138

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Delhi receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Delhi vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Delhi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area812.0 sq mi (2,103.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates42.8501°N, 80.4997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 104 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 140 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 135 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 121 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 127 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 107 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 128 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 134 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 147 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 140 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 137 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 116 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 112 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 139 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 112 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 132 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Delhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area812.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Delhi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Delhi District Secondary School - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
St. Frances Cabrini School - - - -
Teeterville Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Delhi

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON community radio, mennonite MP3 96 kbps
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Delhi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre
Norwich Museum and Archives
Teeterville Pioneer Museum
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Delhi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Port Rowan Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch0.0
Oxford County Library - Burgessville0.0
Oxford County Library - Norwich0.0
Oxford County Library - Otterville0.0
Oxford County Library - Tillsonburg0.0

Cafes in Delhi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Delhi

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delhi Animal Office

Gas Stations in Delhi

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Byer's General Store
Circle K
Circle K
Esso
Neville's Gas Variety
Pioneer
Tri-County Motors

Banks in Delhi

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
TD Canada Trust

Golf Courses in Delhi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delhi Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Delhi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Limburg Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Delhi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Delhi

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Moorhead Airpark-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rockton Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip-Small Airport
Selkirk Airport-Small Airport
Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport-Small Airport
Skydive SWOOP-Small Airport
Skyview Airport-Small Airport
Springvale Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Tyneside Field-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Delhi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Delhi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Delhi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Parish
Saint Albans Anglican Church
Saint Casmirs Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delhi

What is the population of Delhi?

Delhi has a population of 5,344 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 812.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Delhi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Delhi safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Delhi receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Delhi?

Delhi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches, with 32.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Delhi?

The unemployment rate in Delhi is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 166 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Delhi?

The median home value in Delhi is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Delhi?

32.9% of adults in Delhi hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Delhi?

The average commute in Delhi is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Delhi?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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