At a Glance
Median Income
$59,500
$35,609 per capita
Home Value
$260,500
Zillow: $274,680
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
44.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Delton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delton residents earn a median household income of $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,609. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delton is $260,500 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,680. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 44.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
18.2% of adults in Delton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population865
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$35,609
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A
Home Value$260,500
Rent$1,061
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$274,680
Housing Units410
Rent Burden44.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation925 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Delton was built in 1970.
11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.