At a Glance
Median Income
$71,121
$35,160 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
Zillow: $321,877
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
2,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 3.2% (11% below 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 $321,877. 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 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,144/100K. The murder rate is 20.2/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,531
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,121
Per Capita$35,160
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent$1,053
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$321,877
Housing Units3,782
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property2,144/100K
Murder20.2/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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