Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Delafield
Delafield, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,735
Population
7,770
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Enjoy natural beauty and small-town charm in Waukesha County
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Vibrant
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Scenic
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Laidback
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Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Nestled in the scenic hills of the Kettle Moraine, Delafield is a charming suburb teeming with lush natural beauty. Delafield residents enjoy access to all kinds of year-round recreational activities on Lake Nagawicka and Lapham Peak Unit Kettle Moraine State Forest in addition to an excellent school system and a vibrant downtown area brimming with historic buildings, specialty shops, fine dining establishments, salons, and more.
The close-knit community in Delafield comes together for a wide variety of events, including the Delafield Block Party, Lake Country Women’s Club Art Fair, the Downtown Delafield Halloween Celebration, and Breakfast with the Reindeer. The many metropolitan amenities of bustling Milwaukee are within a 30-minute drive of Delafield as well. Convenience to I-94 makes getting around from Delafield simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,486
Average: $136,924
Education
3,453
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,291
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Delafield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Delafield, WI is $1,720 for one bedroom, $2,281 for two bedrooms, and $2,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delafield has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,720/month
807 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Delafield, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lapham Peak
- Retzer Nature Center
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.