Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Delavan
Delavan, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,270
Population
6,853
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Savor natural amenities and historical celebration
Suburban
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Quaint
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Lakeside
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Historic
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Lush
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Scenic
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Located in southern Wisconsin’s Walworth County, Delavan rests in the center of what was once an inland sea before being covered in glaciers during the Ice Age. Home to a rich past, Delavan offers residents a small-town atmosphere with historic wall murals and brick streets adorning a walkable downtown area.
Delavan boasts numerous scenic parks and lakes, where residents and visitors can enjoy extensive hiking trails, fishing, boating, sledding, and cross-country skiing. The tight-knit community in Delavan bonds over a bevy of seasonal events such as the Delavan Train Show, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Heritage Fest, and the Scarecrow Fest. Various concerts and dinner theater performances offer regular entertainment in Delavan as well. Shopping options range from local boutiques in the quaint Downtown Delavan to national retailers in Delavan Crossings. Big-city amenities aren’t too far away, with Milwaukee and Chicago both within a two-hour drive from Delavan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,338
Average: $68,540
Education
1,333
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,725
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Delavan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Delavan, WI is $353 for a studio, $1,270 for one bedroom, $1,127 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delavan has increased by 9.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,270/month
761 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Delavan, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
487 Students
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades K-8
487 Students
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc
Public
Grades 9-12
58 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
585 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yerkes Observatory
- Linn Nature Park
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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.