Delta, BC

British Columbia

Delta is a large city in British Columbia with a population of 108,455. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
108,455 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg

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

People

Population108,455
Median AgeN/A
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$108,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.3%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38,060
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain59.3 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+6.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Delta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delta receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Delta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delta is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Delta among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Delta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches, including 33.3 inches of snow.

Delta has a population of 108,455 with a density of 1,564 people per square mile.

Population

108,455
Total Population
2021 Census
1,564
People / sq mi
69.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Delta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Delta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delta is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Delta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.6%
Renter-Occupied24.4%
Housing Units38,060

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Delta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Delta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.3 inches.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.3 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall33.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Area69.4 sq mi (179.7 km²)
Population Density1,564/sq mi
Coordinates49.1440°N, 122.9068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+32.3%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,564/sq mi
Total Area69.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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