C-

Delphi Falls, NY

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Affordability Score: 52/100

Population: 153 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Delphi Falls, NY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 153 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (52/100). The headline inputs are median household income of , median home value of , median rent of per month, and 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,392 per month (studio $995, 1BR $1,123, 3BR $1,691, 4BR $1,848). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,028 per year.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Delphi Falls, NY include commute. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income N/A
N/A
Median household income
Education F
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute A
15 min
Average commute time
Rent N/A
N/A
2-bedroom fair market rent
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
Per Capita Income
$46,685
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,392/mo
▲ 16% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$995
1BR
$1,123
2BR
$1,392
3BR
$1,691
4BR
$1,848

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
▼ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
51.1%
Median Age
64.0
Avg. Commute
15 min
▼ 11 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,028/yr
Toddler (Center)
$14,300/yr
Preschool (Center)
$13,260/yr
School-Age (Center)
$11,180/yr

What This Means

Delphi Falls, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 153. This area performs well in commute. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for income, housing, rent, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Delphi Falls, NY affordable?
Delphi Falls, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.
What is the cost of living in Delphi Falls?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,392/mo. Infant childcare $15,028/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →