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Living in
Delano.
About
Life in Delano
If you're considering Delano, understand that this is an agricultural hub first and foremost—the economy revolves around farming operations, and that shapes daily life here. Housing is affordable compared to much of California, with median home values around $302,000 and rents near $1,200, though median household income sits at $67,010, so cost of living is low relative to earnings. This is a predominantly Latino community where Spanish is spoken in 62% of households, and families make up the backbone of the neighborhood—over half of households include children.
Delano at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
35.2%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Delano: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Delano, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.8%), and 62.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
10.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 41% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Delano
In Delano, rent runs 41% below the CA average, and home values are 59% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,945
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,398 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 14.7 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Delano and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delano is 14.7 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Delano Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Bakersfield, CA metro area
Commute22.2 min avg
How Delano residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Delano, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Meadows Field (BFL)
Regional airport · few flights219k passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 134 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Delano is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
331.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
695.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Delano Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 60 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kern County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kern County, which includes Delano, the most common type is high wind, with 60 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | High Wind | $50,500 |
| 2024 | 110 | High Wind | $117,500 |
| 2023 | 90 | High Wind | $76,000 |
| 2022 | 92 | High Wind | $132,000 |
| 2021 | 48 | Dense Fog | $12,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 28 | Flood | $181,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
155 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kern County, county-wide
Air Quality70 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kern County, which includes Delano, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
70
Good Days
64
per year
Moderate Days
236
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Kern County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Delano has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
36
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 1.40" |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 1.32" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 1.39" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 0.62" |
| May | 83°F | 56°F | 0.38" |
| Jun | 92°F | 62°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 97°F | 68°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.04" |
| Oct | 80°F | 53°F | 0.37" |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 1.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Delano
Delano has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Adventist Health Delano
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Delano
Delano's student/teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: César E. Chávez National Monument, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Delano
Delano has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being César E. Chávez National Monument (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awaySequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
75 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Delano
Delano Branch Library
925 Tenth Avenue, Delano
Cities Near Delano
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Delano FAQ
Is Delano, California affordable?⌄
Delano's median rent is $1,199/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,010/year. Median home value is $301,900.
Is Delano, California safe?⌄
Delano's violent crime rate was 331 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 696 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Delano, California?⌄
Delano has an unemployment rate of 20.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Delano, California?⌄
The cost of living in Delano is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,199/month and median household income is $67,010/year. The median home value is $301,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Delano, California?⌄
The average commute in Delano is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from