Living in Delafield, WI

Explore Delafield and see how it fits the life you want to build.

7,202 Population Waukesha County County City Place Type Wisconsin State
Overall Match7.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Delafield at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population7,202
Median Household Income$94,806
Median Home Value$555,800
Median Gross Rent$1,457
Median Age46.7
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home19.9%
Homeownership61.7%
Housing Vacancy6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Delafield is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Delafield Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Delafield and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Delafield

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$555,800
Median Gross Rent$1,457
Homeownership61.7%
Housing Vacancy6.9%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Delafield, WI

Median Household Income$94,806
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home19.9%
Employment9.6/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Delafield and how households are structured

Population7,202
Median Age46.7
Average Household Size2.2

Delafield is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Delafield

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Delafield point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High82.3°F
Average Winter Low11.1°F
Annual Rainfall36.3 in.
Annual Snowfall39.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Delafield

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Delafield is located in Waukesha County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Waukesha County.

County Intelligence

Delafield & Waukesha County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Delafield is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Delafield.

Current NarrowTheList data for Delafield shows a population of about 7,202. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Waukesha County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Delafield.

For someone considering a move to Delafield, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Nashotah, WI 1.8 miles away Hartland, WI 3.6 miles away Chenequa, WI 3.9 miles away Oconomowoc Lake, WI 4.0 miles away Wales, WI 4.4 miles away Summit, WI 4.7 miles away Oconomowoc, WI 5.8 miles away Dousman, WI 5.9 miles away Merton, WI 6.5 miles away Pewaukee, WI 6.8 miles away Pewaukee, WI 7.3 miles away Waukesha, WI 8.3 miles away