Delta, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
108,455 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $53,650 per capita
$1,190,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,190,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Delta, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,000
44% above
$53,650 per capita
Home Value
$1,190,000
322% above
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
20% above
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
32.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
6.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Delta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Delta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
144%
Home Value
422%
Rent
120%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delta residents earn a median household income of $108,000 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,650. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delta is $1,190,000 , 322% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.0% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108,455
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$53,650
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032

Housing

F
Home Value$1,190,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership75.6%
Housing Units38,060
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

24.2% work from home.