Living in Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Delton · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Delton has 3,482 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $51,964 (33% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $178,300, the median rent is $1,006/month.
Lake Delton at a glance
- Population
- 3,482
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,964State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $178,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,006/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Lake Delton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Delton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Delton the median home value is $178,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.
Lake Delton median household income
The median household income in Lake Delton is $51,964 and the income per person is $35,001. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Lake Delton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,494
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 28.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.96
Lake Delton demographics
- Population
- 3,482
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 1,780
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Delton ›
Education in Lake Delton
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Delton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Delton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Lake Delton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Delton | 3,482 | $51,964 | $178,300 | $1,006 |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,547 | $54,688 | $207,100 | $971 |
| West Baraboo | 1,577 | $60,880 | $224,700 | $1,104 |
| Baraboo | 12,769 | $69,750 | $222,100 | $940 |
| Lyndon Station | 720 | $70,694 | $150,400 | $1,129 |
| North Freedom | 716 | $83,750 | $157,700 | $780 |
| Briggsville | 320 | $67,344 | $261,700 | $900 |
| Rock Springs | 323 | $77,250 | $164,200 | $1,042 |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Delton, WI?
The median household income in Lake Delton is $51,964, 33% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Delton?
The median home value in Lake Delton is $178,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Lake Delton?
The median gross rent in Lake Delton is $1,006 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Lake Delton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Lake Delton?
The median age in Lake Delton is 38.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lake Delton?
The average commute to work in Lake Delton is 17 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Delton?
The unemployment rate in Lake Delton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Delton?
20.6% of adults in Lake Delton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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