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Lake Delton, WI

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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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Delton, WI is $796 for a studio, $1,214 for one bedroom, and $1,617 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Delton has increased by 15.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,214/month
835 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

48

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

Lake Delton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

217 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Timbavati Wildlife Park
  • Mirror Lake State Park
  • Wisconsin Deer Park
  • International Crane Foundation
  • Rocky Arbor State 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 2025.