Living in Lake Delta, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Delta · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Delta has 3,202 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $100,094 (16% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $239,400, the median rent is $907/month.
Lake Delta at a glance
- Population
- 3,202
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $100,094State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $239,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lake Delta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New York median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Delta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Delta the median home value is $239,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,963 a month in housing costs.
Lake Delta median household income
The median household income in Lake Delta is $100,094 and the income per person is $66,030. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lake Delta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,556
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.20
Lake Delta demographics
- Population
- 3,202
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 1,449
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Delta ›
Education in Lake Delta
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Delta have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Delta
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Lake Delta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Delta | 3,202 | $100,094 | $239,400 | $907 |
| Rome | 31,795 | $59,925 | $154,400 | $909 |
| Westernville | 195 | $46,875 | $147,300 | $1,053 |
| Holland Patent | 360 | $72,596 | $234,800 | $835 |
| Oriskany | 1,238 | $63,235 | $170,100 | $898 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| Barneveld | 240 | $79,265 | — | — |
| Whitesboro | 3,633 | $45,934 | $160,700 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Delta, NY?
The median household income in Lake Delta is $100,094, 16% 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 Lake Delta?
The median home value in Lake Delta is $239,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lake Delta?
The median gross rent in Lake Delta is $907 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Lake Delta, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New York median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
What is the median age in Lake Delta?
The median age in Lake Delta is 49.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Delta?
The average commute to work in Lake Delta is 19 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Delta?
The unemployment rate in Lake Delta is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Delta?
39.6% of adults in Lake Delta 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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