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Delavan, WI

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Savor natural amenities and historical celebration

Suburban Quaint Lakeside Historic Affordable Close-Knit Lush Scenic Multicultural

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Delavan, WI is $349 for a studio, $1,169 for one bedroom, $1,053 for two bedrooms, and $1,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delavan has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,169/month
737 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Phoenix Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

487 Students

4
out of 10

Wileman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

280 Students

3
out of 10

Turtle Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

445 Students

Rating Unavailable

Phoenix Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

487 Students

4
out of 10

Delavan-Darien High

Public

Grades 9-12

585 Students

4
out of 10

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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 2025.