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Delta is a small town of 3,636 in Utah, with a median household income of $68,110
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Delta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Delta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Delta 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: 92.7
Delta's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Delta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Delta, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$231,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,025
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,110
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Delta's violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.3 /100k
Property Crime
1038.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Delta is served primarily by Millard District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Delta, UT
National Avg
School District
Millard District
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Delta sees average highs of 39.1°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Delta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Delta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $231,800 and median rent is $1,025/month.
Delta's violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1038.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Delta are operated by Millard District.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Delta, UT has a population of 3,636, a median household income of $68,110, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Delta averages 39.1°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Delta, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84624.
The population of Delta, Utah is 3,636 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Delta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $231,800, median household income $68,110, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.