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Lake Delta, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,005 Population 897/sq mi density
$97,917 Median Income $62,095 per capita
$224,200 Home Value $199,530 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,916 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,917 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,200 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Delta, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,917
30% above
$62,095 per capita
Home Value
$224,200
20% below
Zillow: $199,530
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Lake Delta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
80%
Rent
71%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Delta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Delta residents earn a median household income of $97,917 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,095. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Delta is $224,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,530. Median rent is $825/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Lake Delta reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,916/100K.

Education

45.4% of adults in Lake Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Delta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,005
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$62,095
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,200
Rent$825
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$199,530
Housing Units1,346
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,916/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation578 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Delta was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.