Delevan is a small town of 1,175 in New York, with a median household income of $61,579
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Delevan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Delevan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Delevan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Delevan's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Delevan costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Delevan, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,579
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Delevan's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.8 /100k
Property Crime
1083.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Delevan is served primarily by YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Delevan, NY
National Avg
School District
YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Delevan sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 79.2°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 108.6 inches of snow per year.
Delevan's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Delevan roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $644/month.
Delevan's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Delevan are operated by YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Delevan, NY has a population of 1,175, a median household income of $61,579, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Delevan averages 30.7°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 108.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Delevan, New York is 1,175 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Delevan: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $61,579, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delevan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
