Living in Delft Colony, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delft Colony · Census data 2020–2024
Delft Colony has 1,043 residents with a median age of 27.1. The median household income is $36,798 (63% lower than the California median), the median rent is $793/month.
Delft Colony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Delft Colony at a glance
- Population
- 1,043
- Median age
- 27.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $36,798State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Delft Colony a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the California median; unemployment of 56%; a poverty rate of 86.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Delft Colony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delft Colony the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Delft Colony median household income
The median household income in Delft Colony is $36,798 and the income per person is $8,129. 86.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Delft Colony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 6.17
Delft Colony demographics
- Population
- 1,043
- Median age
- 27.1
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 27.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delft Colony ›
Education in Delft Colony
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Delft Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delft Colony
- Unemployment rate
- 56%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.3%
Delft Colony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delft Colony | 1,043 | $36,798 | — | $793 |
| London | 1,800 | $48,750 | $215,300 | $1,019 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | $275,000 | $1,209 |
| Traver | 382 | $42,917 | $192,400 | $889 |
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | $334,800 | $1,288 |
| Monson | 162 | $63,304 | — | $1,472 |
| Sultana | 783 | $47,083 | $337,500 | $850 |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | $373,800 | $1,277 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | $256,400 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Delft Colony, CA?
The median household income in Delft Colony is $36,798, 63% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Delft Colony?
The median gross rent in Delft Colony is $793 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Delft Colony, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the California median; unemployment of 56%; a poverty rate of 86.3%.
What is the median age in Delft Colony?
The median age in Delft Colony is 27.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Delft Colony?
The average commute to work in Delft Colony is 28 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delft Colony?
The unemployment rate in Delft Colony is 56% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delft Colony?
6.5% of adults in Delft Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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