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Delhi, New York

Delhi, New York is 59 miles S of Utica, New York (center to center) and 113 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Delaware county. The population of the village is 2,583.

The People and Families of Delhi

In Delhi, about 26% of adults are married. Adults in Delhi are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Delhi.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delhi had a median family income of $42,692. The people of Delhi can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in the village work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Delhi political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Delhi.

Delhi Housing

Of the housing in Delhi, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Delhi offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Delhi, 74% of commuters drive to work. Delhi features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Delhi strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Delhi Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Delhi Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Delhi College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Delhi Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Delhi Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Delhi Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Delhi, NY

Comparing Delhi to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime87
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