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Delta, Colorado

city · Delta County

At a glance

9,421
Population
$283,300
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$375,995
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$990/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$45,250
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
20.9 min
Average commute
72.3%
Homes with broadband
99.95%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost26% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Technical College of the Rockies Certificates
Nearest 4-year college35 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates24.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Delta Area Development
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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