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Delafield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waukesha County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,192 Population 764/sq mi density
$101,482 Median Income $76,344 per capita
$504,500 Home Value $717,394 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,419 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,482 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$504,500 home value, $1,344/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Delafield, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,482
35% above
$76,344 per capita
Home Value
$504,500
79% above
Zillow: $717,394
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
16% above
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,419/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
68% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
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)

Income
135%
Home Value
179%
Rent
116%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
14%
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.