At a Glance
Median Income
$67,386
$36,484 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $322,926
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $67,386 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,484. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delta is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,926. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.2% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population687
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,386
Per Capita$36,484
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$1,036
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$322,926
Housing Units335
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation461 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Delta was founded in 1744.
The median home in Delta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.