Living in Delton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delton · Census data 2020–2024
Delton has 936 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $61,552 (16% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $295,200, the median rent is $1,267/month.
Delton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Delton at a glance
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 57.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,552State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $295,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,267/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Delton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Delton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delton the median home value is $295,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,267 per month, which is 46.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Delton median household income
The median household income in Delton is $61,552 and the income per person is $68,756. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Delton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 506
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.41
Delton demographics
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delton ›
Education in Delton
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Delton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Delton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delton | 936 | $61,552 | $295,200 | $1,267 |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | — |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
| Dowling | 267 | $90,313 | $227,200 | — |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Martin | 579 | $60,357 | $176,000 | $369 |
| Plainwell | 3,763 | $66,525 | $220,500 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Delton, MI?
The median household income in Delton is $61,552, 16% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Delton?
The median home value in Delton is $295,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Delton?
The median gross rent in Delton is $1,267 per month, about 46.3% of household income.
Is Delton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Delton?
The median age in Delton is 57.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Delton?
The average commute to work in Delton is 24 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delton?
The unemployment rate in Delton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delton?
12.5% of adults in Delton 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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