Living in Delanson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delanson · Census data 2020–2024
Delanson has 263 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $113,750 (32% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $264,500, the median rent is $950/month.
Delanson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Delanson at a glance
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $113,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $264,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Delanson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the New York median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Delanson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delanson the median home value is $264,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,028 a month in housing costs.
Delanson median household income
The median household income in Delanson is $113,750 and the income per person is $45,951. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Delanson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
Delanson demographics
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delanson ›
Education in Delanson
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Delanson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delanson
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Delanson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanson | 263 | $113,750 | $264,500 | $950 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
| Esperance | 248 | $73,333 | $191,700 | — |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | $83,168 | $248,200 | — |
| Altamont | 1,855 | $112,159 | $318,900 | $1,201 |
| Schoharie | 1,144 | $55,742 | $220,900 | $839 |
| Central Bridge | 456 | $105,909 | $196,400 | $1,094 |
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
| Scotia | 7,264 | $76,525 | $189,900 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in Delanson, NY?
The median household income in Delanson is $113,750, 32% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Delanson?
The median home value in Delanson is $264,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Delanson?
The median gross rent in Delanson is $950 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Delanson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the New York median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Delanson?
The median age in Delanson is 48.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Delanson?
The average commute to work in Delanson is 29 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delanson?
The unemployment rate in Delanson is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delanson?
30.3% of adults in Delanson 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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