Delavan, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,531 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$71,121 Median Income $35,160 per capita
$194,500 Home Value $338,277 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 1,229 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,121 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Delavan, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,121
5% below
$35,160 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
31% below
Zillow: $338,277
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
1,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
69%
Rent
91%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delavan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $71,121 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,160. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 is $194,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,277. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 25.5% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Delavan reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,229/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Delavan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delavan 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

Population8,531
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,121
Per Capita$35,160
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent$1,053
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$338,277
Housing Units3,782
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property1,229/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation936 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Delavan was built in 1968.
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.
12.6% 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.