At a Glance
Median Income
$64,464
$33,754 per capita
Home Value
$148,800
Zillow: $208,615
Median Rent
$810/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
2,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delta residents earn a median household income of $64,464 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delta is $148,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,615. Median rent is $810/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Delta reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,304/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delta has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,728
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,464
Per Capita$33,754
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,612M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,800
Rent$810
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$208,615
Housing Units1,185
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property2,304/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,021/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Delta was founded in 1863.
The median home in Delta was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.