The Town FilesDelhi, New York
Town in Delaware County · population 4,795 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,300
- Household income
- $63,043
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 71 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 24.6
Delhi is a town of 4,795 people in Delaware County, New York. The median home is worth $197,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of New York towns, better transit than 81% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 75% of New York towns.
How Delhi ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Delhi is worth $197,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $63,043, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $936 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Delhi | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $936 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $63,043 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Delhi
| People | Delhi | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Delhi
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Delhi since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 21, 1990 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 1990.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 21, 1990.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 14,276 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,992 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Delhi itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Delhi
2 public schools with 746 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELAWARE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 403 | 9.0 |
| DELAWARE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 343 | 12.7 |
Towns near Delhi
- Delhi, NY0.5 mi · 2,721 people · home $195,700
- Davenport, NY12.6 mi · 2,955 people · home $165,700
- Walton, NY13.1 mi · 5,270 people · home $151,100
- Walton, NY13.4 mi · 2,885 people · home $119,400
- Oneonta, NY14.4 mi · 5,065 people · home $187,100
- Oneonta, NY15.0 mi · 13,079 people · home $184,100
- Middletown, NY16.3 mi · 3,336 people · home $250,000
- Sidney, NY19.0 mi · 5,536 people · home $122,100
Delhi questions
Is Delhi, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Delhi scores better for retirees than 46% of New York towns and quieter than 32%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.6).
How much does a house cost in Delhi?
The median owner-occupied home in Delhi is valued at $197,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,043, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $936 a month.
What is the weather like in Delhi?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 70.6 inches of snow.
Does Delhi get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Delhi since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 21, 1990. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)