At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$35,898 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
Zillow: $160,852
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Delmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delmar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delmar residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,898. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delmar is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,852. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
26.6% of adults in Delmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delmar has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population417
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$35,898
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$160,852
Housing Units196
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation811 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Delmar was founded in 1871.
The median home in Delmar was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.