What are the schools like in Delavan Lake, WI?

School district data for Delavan Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Delavan Lake?

The median household income in Delavan Lake, WI is $66,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Delavan Lake, WI?

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

Q: Is Delavan Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Delavan Lake's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delavan Lake is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $265,700 and the median rent is $933 per month.

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

Delavan Lake has a violent crime rate of 85.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 547.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delavan Lake, WI a Good Place to Live?

Delavan Lake is a small town of 2,926 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,667 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Delavan Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

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

All Delavan Lake 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: 95.4

Delavan Lake's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delavan Lake costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delavan Lake, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$265,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delavan Lake's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.7 /100k

Property Crime

547.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Delavan Lake, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Delavan Lake, WI	National Avg
Population	2,926	—
Median Age	48.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delavan, WI 2 mi Williams Bay, WI 4 mi Darien, WI 4 mi Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI 5 mi Walworth, WI 5 mi

Delavan Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delavan Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Delavan Lake's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delavan Lake roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $265,700 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Delavan Lake, WI?

Delavan Lake's violent crime rate is 85.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 547.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delavan Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Delavan Lake, WI a good place to live?

Delavan Lake, WI has a population of 2,926, a median household income of $66,667, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Lake?

Delavan Lake 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 is the population of Delavan Lake?

The population of Delavan Lake, Wisconsin is 2,926 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delavan Lake?

Key numbers for living in Delavan Lake: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $265,700, median household income $66,667, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delavan Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.