At a Glance
Median Income
$97,917
$62,095 per capita
Home Value
$224,200
Zillow: $199,530
Median Rent
$825/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Delta a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.3% (36% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population3,005
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$62,095
Unemployment2.3%
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%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI27 (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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.