At a Glance
Median Income
$71,042
$45,667 per capita
Home Value
$292,100
Zillow: $321,877
Median Rent
$875/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Delavan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delavan Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delavan Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delavan Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,042 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,667. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delavan Lake is $292,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,877. Median rent is $875/month, with 18.5% 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 1980.
Education
27.9% of adults in Delavan Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delavan Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,728
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,042
Per Capita$45,667
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A
Home Value$292,100
Rent$875
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$321,877
Housing Units2,754
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Delavan Lake was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.