At a Glance
Median Income
$69,038
$29,467 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
Zillow: $132,433
Median Rent
$775/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.1% smoking rate
How Delavan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delavan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delavan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delavan residents earn a median household income of $69,038 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,467. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delavan is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,433. Median rent is $775/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
16.5% of adults in Delavan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delavan has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,600
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,038
Per Capita$29,467
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$775
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$132,433
Housing Units768
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Delavan was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.