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Delta, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Delta is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 687. Residents earn $67,386 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
687 Population 2,642/sq mi density
$67,386 Median Income $36,484 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $307,776 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,386 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, $1,036/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,386
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $201,400
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,036
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population687
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,386
Per Capita$36,484
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$17,906M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$1,036
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$307,776
Housing Units335
Rent Burden20.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation461 ft (141 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.6%
Libraries13

Is Delta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delta receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. 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 $67,386, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delta is $201,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Delta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Delta has a population of 687 with a density of 2,642 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

687
Total Population
2,642
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Delta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Delta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delta is $67,386, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Delta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,386
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,484
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
IRS Avg AGI$91,308

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,155
County GDP$17,906M

Business (County)

Restaurants447
Healthcare665
Retail664
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.3 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Delta is $201,400, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,036 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $307,776.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$201,400
29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$307,776
Median List Price$212,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$212,500
$/Sq Ft$99
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,036
11% below US avg
Rent Burden20.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.6%
Housing Units335
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Effective Rate2.21%
Delta has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,642/sq mi
Coordinates39.7267°N, 76.3271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin. 84.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 41.9%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+83.4%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,642/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.6%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities665
Restaurants447
Retail Stores664

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.3 min
Drive Alone75.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

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