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Delafield, WI


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Delafield, Wisconsin

Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 9 miles W of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 25 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,472 people in Delafield.

The People and Families of Delafield

In Delafield, about 66% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Delafield than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delafield had a median family income of $71,955. Delafield has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Delafield living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Delafield. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($17,875) in Delafield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Delafield Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Delafield is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Delafield contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Delafield, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Delafield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDelafield Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDelafield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Delafield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Delafield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Delafield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Delafield People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Delafield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Delafield, WI

Comparing Delafield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime76

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