Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Lake Delton, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,228
Population
3,587
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Kid-friendly fun awaits in this lakefront tourist destination
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An affordable suburb along the Wisconsin River, Lake Delton is known as a family-friendly oasis. Lake Delton, named after its expansive lake, offers everything you’d want from lakefront living: boating, fishing, swimming, and more. The fun doesn’t stop at Lake Delton. Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Knuckleheads, Tom Foolerys Adventure Park, Kalahari Resorts Dells, and Mount Olympus Park are just a few of the water and amusement parks within and just outside of Lake Delton’s boundaries, interesting both residents and tourists.
This kid-friendly suburb is adjacent to Mirror Lake State Park, offering more lakeside recreation, a sandy beach, beautiful woodlands and cliffs, hiking trails, and canoeing and camping opportunities. Lake Delton offers a close-knit community and an array of small businesses, ranging from restaurants and entertainment venues to specialty shops and services. Major department stores and supermarkets are also available in town. Lake Delton provides residents with immediately access to Interstate 90, taking them northwest into La Crosse or southeast into Madison.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,630
Average: $73,921
Education
1,360
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,119
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Delton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Delton, WI is $805 for a studio, $1,228 for one bedroom, and $1,636 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Delton has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,228/month
835 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Delton, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
217 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
217 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Timbavati Wildlife Park
- Mirror Lake State Park
- Wisconsin Deer Park
- International Crane Foundation
- Rocky Arbor State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.