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About Delhi, CA

About Delhi, CA

Small-town vibes and a steady housing market for Delhi

Delhi sits between Turlock and Merced in California's San Joaquin Valley. “There’s definitely a small-town feel here,” says Martin Villanueva, a 20-year Realtor with Realty Executives. “Locals like living here because it’s close to Modesto, where they work, and there’s not a lot of traffic in town, so it’s easier for people to get around.” The name is pronounced Dell-High and not like the city in India. The name comes from the nearby Delta Highline Canal, now known as the Delta-Mendota Canal. Housing prices here are about $55,000 less than in Turlock. Delhi’s proximity to the Merced River offers recreational opportunities, and students can access after-school programs at district schools and attend nearby community colleges.

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The City of Delhi is surrounded by Ag and farm lands.
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Almonds are are big source of the City of Delhi.
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The City of Delhi is a quiet town.
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The City of Delhi has a small town feel.
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Homes sell fast in Delhi

The median sale price for single-family homes here is $430,000, lower than the state median. “The market here is pretty steady,” says Villanueva. “There aren’t a lot of houses for sale here, but when they do, they sell fast.” Midcentury minimal traditional and ranch-style homes with three bedrooms sit near Golden State Highway, ranging from about $320,000 to $510,000. Craftsman-style homes built between the 1990s and mid-2010s have up to four bedrooms and range from about $430,000 to $675,000, depending on lot size. New traditional homes on 1-acre lots are being built in Delhi’s far southeastern corner, selling for $755,000.

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The City of Delhi offers Craftsman Style homes.
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The City of Delhi offers traditional and ranch style homes.
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The City of Delhi offers homes with three car garages.
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The City of Delhi has mid century homes.
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Language skills program and after-school clubs

Delhi Unified School District earns a C-plus from Niche and serves about 2,400 students. It is the only district in the county that offers the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) program, which helps develop students’ language, literacy and cognitive skills. Community colleges are located near Turlock and Modesto.

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The City of Delhi Schools serve about 2400 students.
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Sports programs are a big part of the City of Delhi school system.
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Delhi Junior High sits in the middle of the City of Delhi.
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Students attend Delhi High in the City of Delhi.
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A handful of shops and restaurants

Centrally, locally owned and chain discount stores and grocers border coffee shops and a bakery. A bit further west, Liberty Market shopping center features an ice cream shop and a pizza joint. Other eateries serve Tex-Mex fare, burgers and steaks.

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Eateries serve Tex - Mex style cuisine through out the CIty of Delhi.
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Locals dine at the Ricco's Pizza in the City of Delhi.
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Locals grab grocery items at Liberty Shopping Center in the City of Delhi.
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A few eateries can be found in the central part of the City of Lodi.
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Park play, fishing and Air Force One

Area parks offer play equipment and green spaces and are within walking distance of residential streets. The town’s fenced-in skate park features a few ramps and rails. McConnell State Recreation Area, a few miles southeast, sits on the banks of the Merced River with fishing holes, hiking trails and campgrounds. Further southeast, the Castle Air Museum exhibits over 80 historic aircraft and offers tours of a retired Air Force One. Pageo Lavendar Farm toward the northwest hosts holiday markets with handmade crafts and is a popular private event venue.

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See the car show at the Castle Air Fest Family Fun Day in Atwater, Ca near the City of Lodi.
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Plenty of activities for the children at the Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, Ca near the City of Lodi.
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Get those craft items at the Pageo Lavendar Holiday Market in Turlock near the City of Delhi.
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Enjoy local artist at the Pageo Lavedar Holiday Market Turlock near the City of Delhi.
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Local highway and regional transit

Golden State Highway (State Route 99) runs through the city and leads 20 miles northwest to Modesto and 20 miles southeast to Merced. Folks mainly use their cars to run errands, though Merced’s Regional Transit System, The Bus, operates within Delhi. Most city streets are bicycle-friendly, and neighborhoods provide sidewalks. Local hospitals include Emanuel Medical Center, 7 miles north, and Dignity Health, roughly 23 miles southeast. Merced Regional Airport is about a 22-minute drive.

Decreasing violent crime rates and hot summers

Crime statistics for Delhi are not available, but the county’s violent crime rates have decreased while property crime rates have increased. Villanueva says Delhi experiences hot summers with dry heat, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. “Over the last few years, we really haven’t had an extremely cold winter. Temperatures will only get as low as the 40s.”

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Delhi by the Numbers

37
Average Days on Market

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Top Schools in Delhi, CA

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Best Public Elementary Schools

Julien Elementary School
#1 Julien Elementary School
B
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Harmony Elementary School
#2 Harmony Elementary School
C+
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5
GreatSchools
El Capitan Elementary School
#3 El Capitan Elementary School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Cunningham Elementary School
#4 Cunningham Elementary School
C
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Schendel Elementary School
#5 Schendel Elementary School
C
Niche
3
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
#1 Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Turlock Junior High School
#2 Turlock Junior High School
B
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Delhi Middle School
#3 Delhi Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Turlock High School
#1 Turlock High School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Delhi High School
#2 Delhi High School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools

Agents Specializing in this Area

Agent Spotlight

Martin Villanueva
(209) 439-8145
Hi, my name is Martin Villanueva and I have close to 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. My passion is helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals, and I pride myself on delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.
My clients value me because I listen and focus on their needs and this is the reason they like working with me.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, listening to music, visiting the coast, and traveling.
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