Living in Delevan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delevan · Census data 2020–2024
Delevan has 1,275 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $64,194 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $817/month.
Delevan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Delevan at a glance
- Population
- 1,275
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,194State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Delevan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Delevan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delevan the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,207 a month in housing costs.
Delevan median household income
The median household income in Delevan is $64,194 and the income per person is $32,027. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Delevan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 616
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.12
Delevan demographics
- Population
- 1,275
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 592
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delevan ›
Education in Delevan
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Delevan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delevan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Delevan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| Holland | 1,024 | $37,344 | $258,800 | $765 |
| Franklinville | 1,938 | $72,115 | $97,100 | $719 |
| Bliss | 447 | $50,104 | $136,100 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Delevan, NY?
The median household income in Delevan is $64,194, 25% lower 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 Delevan?
The median home value in Delevan is $116,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Delevan?
The median gross rent in Delevan is $817 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Delevan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Delevan?
The median age in Delevan is 38.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Delevan?
The average commute to work in Delevan is 33 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delevan?
The unemployment rate in Delevan is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delevan?
22.6% of adults in Delevan 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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