What are the schools like in Delafield, WI?

Delafield is served primarily by Kettle Moraine School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Delafield?

The median household income in Delafield, WI is $99,239 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Delafield, WI?

Delafield has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.6 inches.

Delafield, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Delafield, WI affordable or expensive?

Delafield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delafield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,300 and the median rent is $1,370 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delafield, WI?

Delafield has a violent crime rate of 55.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2081.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delafield, WI a Good Place to Live?

Delafield is a small town of 7,181 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $99,239 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Delafield stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Delafield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delafield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.5

Delafield's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delafield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delafield, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,370	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,239	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delafield's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.5 /100k

Property Crime

2081.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Delafield is served primarily by Kettle Moraine School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delafield, WI	National Avg
School District	Kettle Moraine School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delafield sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation and 39.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delafield, WI
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	39.6"

Demographics

Metric	Delafield, WI	National Avg
Population	7,181	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Delafield

Delafield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53018

Delafield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delafield, WI affordable or expensive?

Delafield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delafield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $458,300 and median rent is $1,370/month.

What is the crime rate in Delafield, WI?

Delafield's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2081.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delafield?

Public schools in Delafield are operated by Kettle Moraine School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 58.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delafield, WI a good place to live?

Delafield, WI has a population of 7,181, a median household income of $99,239, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Delafield?

Delafield averages 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches with about 39.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delafield?

Delafield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53018.

What is the population of Delafield?

The population of Delafield, Wisconsin is 7,181 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delafield?

Key numbers for living in Delafield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $458,300, median household income $99,239, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delafield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.