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Delmar, Iowa

Delmar, Iowa, in Clinton county, is 33 miles N of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 152 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are 514 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Delmar

In Delmar, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delmar had a median family income of $37,750. Lots of residents of Delmar prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Delmar Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Delmar that were owner-occupied was 92%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Delmar has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Delmar, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Delmar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Delmar Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Delmar, IA

Comparing Delmar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built11
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