In Delta, Michigan, the median home price is $203,879, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $57,809; the population is 36,813; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 178.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Delta at a glance
Population
36,813
Median Household Income
$57,809
Typical Home Value
$203,879
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
178.0
Avg Commute Time
18.2
About Delta
Delta has a population of 36,813. The median home value is $203,879, 25% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $57,809 (21% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Escanaba, Gladstone, and Wells.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Delta
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Michigan
Every county in Michigan, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Michigan
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Michigan
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Michigan
- 10Best school ratingsMichigan School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Michigan
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Michigan
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Michigan
Delta at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Delta?
- Delta has a population of 36,813 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Delta?
- The median home value in Delta is $203,879. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Delta?
- Median household income in Delta is $57,809 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Delta in?
- Delta is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Delta?
- Delta contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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