Living in Delhi, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Delhi · Census data 2020–2024
Delhi has 3,136 residents with a median age of 20.7. The median household income is $57,586 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $195,700, the median rent is $866/month.
Delhi at a glance
- Population
- 3,136
- Median age
- 20.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,586State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $195,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $866/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Delhi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Delhi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Delhi the median home value is $195,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,363 a month in housing costs.
Delhi median household income
The median household income in Delhi is $57,586 and the income per person is $23,621. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Delhi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.03
Delhi demographics
- Population
- 3,136
- Median age
- 20.7
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 802
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Delhi ›
Education in Delhi
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Delhi have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Delhi
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 22.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Delhi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 3,136 | $57,586 | $195,700 | $866 |
| Bloomville | 289 | $87,917 | $187,500 | — |
| Andes | 151 | $49,531 | $208,000 | — |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Walton | 2,423 | $34,676 | $119,400 | $771 |
| Franklin | 424 | $81,912 | $202,300 | $763 |
| Downsville | 163 | $58,958 | $140,600 | — |
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | $184,100 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Delhi, NY?
The median household income in Delhi is $57,586, 33% 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 Delhi?
The median home value in Delhi is $195,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Delhi?
The median gross rent in Delhi is $866 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Delhi, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Delhi?
The median age in Delhi is 20.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Delhi?
The average commute to work in Delhi is 13 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Delhi?
The unemployment rate in Delhi is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Delhi?
41.9% of adults in Delhi 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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