At a Glance
Median Income
$38,625
$30,820 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $233,979
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
21.6% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dellwood residents earn a median household income of $38,625 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,820. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dellwood is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,979. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
10.3% of adults in Dellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dellwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population572
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans28.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,625
Per Capita$30,820
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A
Home Value$160,400
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$233,979
Housing Units990
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,056/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband57.3%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dellwood was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.