What are the schools like in Delavan, WI?

Delavan is served primarily by Delavan-Darien School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Delavan?

The median household income in Delavan, WI is $69,238 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Delavan, WI?

Delavan has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Delavan, WI affordable or expensive?

Delavan's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delavan is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,400 and the median rent is $987 per month.

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

Delavan has a violent crime rate of 188.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1218.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delavan, WI a Good Place to Live?

Delavan is a small town of 8,519 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $69,238 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Delavan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Delavan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delavan 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: 94.0

Delavan's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delavan costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delavan, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$987	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,238	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delavan's violent crime rate is 188.3 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

188.3 /100k

Property Crime

1218.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Delavan is served primarily by Delavan-Darien School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delavan, WI	National Avg
School District	Delavan-Darien School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delavan sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 40.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delavan, WI
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	40.1"

Demographics

Metric	Delavan, WI	National Avg
Population	8,519	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delavan Lake, WI 2 mi Darien, WI 5 mi Elkhorn, WI 6 mi Williams Bay, WI 6 mi Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Delavan

Delavan, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53115

Delavan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delavan, WI affordable or expensive?

Delavan's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delavan roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,400 and median rent is $987/month.

What is the crime rate in Delavan, WI?

Delavan's violent crime rate is 188.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1218.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delavan?

Public schools in Delavan are operated by Delavan-Darien School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delavan, WI a good place to live?

Delavan, WI has a population of 8,519, a median household income of $69,238, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Delavan?

Delavan averages 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 40.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delavan?

Delavan, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53115.

What is the population of Delavan?

The population of Delavan, Wisconsin is 8,519 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delavan?

Key numbers for living in Delavan: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $181,400, median household income $69,238, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delavan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.