Living in Delia, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delia · Census data 2020–2024

Delia has 177 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $85,714 (15% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $68,900.

Delia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Delia at a glance

Population
177
Median age
28.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$85,714State: $74,275
Median home value
$68,900State: $217,200
Homeowners
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
Average commute
44 min

Is Delia a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Kansas median; home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Delia

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delia the median home value is $68,900, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $870 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Delia$68,900
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Delia median household income

The median household income in Delia is $85,714 and the income per person is $26,990. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Delia$85,714
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Delia: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
93.9%
Renter-occupied
6.1%
Vacant
8.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1940
Average household size
2.68

Delia demographics

Population
177
Median age
28.7
Under 18
34.5%
65 and older
14.7%
Households
66
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delia ›

Education in Delia

18.3% of adults 25 and older in Delia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Delia18.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Delia

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
44 minState: 20 min
Work from home
7.9%
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97%

Delia vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Delia177$85,714$68,900—
St. Marys2,788$76,771$206,900$892
Emmett178$56,250$98,800$913
Rossville1,106$54,318$154,600$930
Maple Hill772$101,875$204,700$821
Silver Lake1,553$56,834$169,300$860
Belvue175$81,111$184,400$1,375
Hoyt935$71,364$170,300$1,023
Mayetta347$64,688$69,600$975

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Living in Delia: FAQ

What is the median household income in Delia, KS?

The median household income in Delia is $85,714, 15% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Delia?

The median home value in Delia is $68,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Delia, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Kansas median; home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes.

What is the median age in Delia?

The median age in Delia is 28.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Delia?

The average commute to work in Delia is 44 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Delia?

The unemployment rate in Delia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Delia?

18.3% of adults in Delia 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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