At a Glance
Median Income
$208,125
$96,681 per capita
Home Value
$729,800
Zillow: $946,399
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.9%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8.4% smoking rate
How Dellwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dellwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dellwood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dellwood residents earn a median household income of $208,125 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,681. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dellwood is $729,800 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $946,399. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 22.5% 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 1980.
Education
67.9% of adults in Dellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dellwood has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,145
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$208,125
Per Capita$96,681
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
Housing
A+
Home Value$729,800
Rent$1,333
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$946,399
Housing Units435
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation973 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.9%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dellwood was built in 1980.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.