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Delavan, Wisconsin

Introduction to Delavan, Wisconsin

Delavan, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 19 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin and 46 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 7,956 people live in Delavan.

Delavan History

The earliest inhabitants of the area were Native Americans. The area was known as ‘New France’ from the middle of the seventeenth century until the middle of eighteenth century, when it was under French control. After the French and Indian War, the area came under control of the Province of Quebec and the British. The community became a part of the territory of Wisconsin in the year 1836. It was officially granted statehood in 1848 and named in honor of Edward Cornelius Delavan.

Delavan and nearby Attractions

  • East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
  • Spinning Top Museum
  • Rock Cut State Park
  • Milton House Museum
  • Palmer Park
  • Big Foot Beach State Park

Things To Do In Delavan

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the George Williams Golf Course, the Hawks View Golf Club and the Abbey Springs Golf Course. Parks in the area include Terrace Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Robert H Miller Park, while the local churches include the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, the Christ Episcopal Church of Delavanm and the Saint Andrews Catholic Church. Festivals celebrated by the community include the Winter Fest and Jamming in the Gardens with Bluegrass Bands.

Delavan Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Delavan Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Carroll College, Rock Valley College and Elgin Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyDelavan Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Delavan Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Delavan, WI

Comparing Delavan 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime21

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