Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
11%
Delano
Delano, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,684
Population
42,994
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in the small-town atmosphere of this agricultural community
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Located about 30 miles northwest of Bakersfield in Kern County, Delano is an agricultural town renowned for its produce, primarily table grapes. Delano also contains two California state prisons, Kern Valley State Prison and North Kern State Prison.
Delano is home to a diverse population, which shares a strong sense of community and a solid work ethic. Delano’s many annual events reflect the community’s heritage and pride, with mainstays such as the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Philippine Weekend, September 16th Celebration, Harvest Holidays, and the Annual Christmas Parade.
Recreational opportunities are plentiful in and near Delano, which has numerous parks, athletic fields, and the nine-hole Delano Golf Course as well as close proximity to Sequoia National Forest. Delano is also within a two-hour drive of destinations like Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno. Convenience to the Golden State Highway and the Central Valley Highway makes getting around from Delano simple.
Explore the City
Delano residents enjoy shooting a round of golf with friends at the golf course.
Visitors to Delano Memorial Park are greeted by a beautiful sign at the entrance.
Enjoy a delicious Mexican dish at El Rey Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Delano.
Residents of Downtown Delano enjoy shopping the stores along Main Street.
Munger Farms is a major Delano employer.
Wonderful Pistachios is a major employer to Delano residents and surrounding communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,826
Average: $65,694
Education
3,109
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,861
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Delano has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
5%
Other Education
95%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Delano, CA is $1,684 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,686 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delano has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,684/month
646 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Delano, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
172 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,043 Students
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades K-5
526 Students
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,845 Students
Public
Grades K-5
684 Students
Public
Grades K-8
172 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,043 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
554 Students
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
521 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,318 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,394 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,221 Students
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,845 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.