At a Glance
Median Income
$101,482
$76,344 per capita
Home Value
$504,500
Zillow: $717,394
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
1,419/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Delafield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delafield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delafield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delafield residents earn a median household income of $101,482 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,344. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delafield is $504,500 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $717,394. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Delafield reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,419/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Delafield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delafield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,192
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,482
Per Capita$76,344
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
B+
Home Value$504,500
Rent$1,344
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$717,394
Housing Units3,367
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property1,419/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary53/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation904 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Delafield was founded in 1837.
The median home in Delafield was built in 1985.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.