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Delafield

Delafield

Located in Waukesha County

$878,969 Average Value
$318 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Delafield is one of Lake Country's main commuter hubs

Among the lake-dotted suburbs, the small city of Delafield offers abundant local conveniences and freeway access to larger cities in the area. “People like to live in Lake Country because it’s halfway between Madison and Milwaukee,” says the JJ Hausmann Team, which has sold dozens of properties in the area. “Delafield’s downtown area has good walkability and lots of restaurants and shops, and proximity to the freeway is great.” This city is not to be confused with its neighbor, the Town of Delafield, although these communities share access to both parks and major highways. The Lake Country Industrial Park, on the city's northeast border, provides several employment opportunities to this community of about 7,000 people, while the jobs and entertainment in Milwaukee are 30 miles away.

Resident's of Delafield can commute to Madison, WI.
Resident's of Delafield can commute to Madison, WI.
Delafield is halfway between Madison and Milwaukee.
Delafield is halfway between Madison and Milwaukee.
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Old and new homes sit along scattered lakes

Though Delafield’s oldest homes date to the 1920s and the majority were built in the second half of the 20th century, homebuilding has never stopped in this city. The newest properties, built as recently as 2024, ring around Delafield’s downtown area between Milwaukee Street and Wells Street. Condos throughout Delafield can cost between $200,000 and $560,000, while single-story properties built from the 1920s to 2000 tend to sell for between $300,000 and $750,000. Delafield’s most expensive properties tend to cluster around Nagawicka Lake and date to the 2010s and early 2020s. Newer homes over 3,000 square feet in size have sold for between $1 million and $2,950,000. Much of Delafield consists of subdivisions like Nagawicka Lake Heights and Lake Country Estates, where houses sit along winding lanes flanked by expansive yards and often lacking sidewalks. With a median home price of $627,000, the city of Delafield is less expensive than the neighboring Town of Delafield, which has a median sale price of $815,000.

Ranch-style homes with plenty of space can be found in Delafield.
Ranch-style homes with plenty of space can be found in Delafield.
Grand, Tudor-style homes can be found in Delafield.
Grand, Tudor-style homes can be found in Delafield.
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Lake Country can be explored by boat, bike or foot

Delafield’s location in Lake Country creates plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. “Depending on the lake, anyone with access to a public launch can go boating. People like to park at sandbars and go swimming,” the JJ Hausmann Team says. The 981-acre Nagawicka Lake occupies around a quarter of Delafield, and its waters are open to boating from Naga-Waukee Park’s boat launch. The county allows for the catch-and-release fishing of bass, catfish, whitefish and many other species year-round. Naga-Waukee Park also includes the War Memorial Golf Course, which makes its 200-acre and 18-hole championship golf course open to the public. The 1,200-mile-long Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs through this park, following the path of an Ice Age glacial drift. “The Ice Age Trail is very popular; everyone uses that for walking, running, biking and skateboards,” the JJ Hausmann Team says. This trail also connects Naga-Waukee Park in the east to the Fish Hatchery Sports Complex in western Delafield. Here, a baseball field and two volleyball fields sit beside the city’s Fish Hatchery Building and just two blocks away from downtown. Small neighborhood green spaces like the Cushing Memorial Park, named for a family of three local Civil War heroes, include playgrounds and spaces for lakefront strolls.

Boaters, swimmers, sailors, and anglers will find fun on the clear waters of Nagawicka Lake in Delafield.
Boaters, swimmers, sailors, and anglers will find fun on the clear waters of Nagawicka Lake in Delafield.
Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield has a beautiful, public golf course.
Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield has a beautiful, public golf course.
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Delafield offers both Main Street shopping and big-box retail

Delafield’s small Main Street shopping district is home to more than a dozen local restaurants and boutique shops. A tuxedo shop sits across the street from a health foods café, while the Mexican-themed Mazatlan Restaurant is next door to a small hair salon. Revere’s Wells Street Tavern is locally known for its “Burger Mondays” and its “Fish Fry Fridays,” attracting up to 700 guests on busy nights. The Belfre Kitchen has converted an 1868-built Presbyterian church into a venue for New American food. Downtown has a limited selection of food shopping options like a deli and a gourmet grocery store while also hosting the occasional Delafield Farmers Market. However, both Milwaukee Street and Interstate 94 connect downtown Delafield to the Nagawaukee Shopping Center, where big-box retailers like Home Depot, Target and Albrecht’s Sentry Foods and plenty of chain restaurants are available.

Next Door Boutique is one of the many, charming, local shops in Delafield.
Next Door Boutique is one of the many, charming, local shops in Delafield.
Chain grocery stores are minutes away from Delafield.
Chain grocery stores are minutes away from Delafield.
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A-rated education at Delafield's schools

Delafield’s students may attend the Kettle Moraine School District or Hartland-Lakeside School District, both of which receive A ratings from Niche. Students in northeast Delafield can complete their studies at the A-rated Arrowhead High School. Niche ranks this school among the top 12 high schools in the state, as well as the best in the state for athletes and for public high school teachers. Both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams have won many championship titles in recent years, while Arrowhead also features a competitive baseball team. This school also offers classes and extracurriculars in STEM fields like metalworking and robotics.

Students in Delafield can attend Hartland Elementary.
Students in Delafield can attend Hartland Elementary.
Delafield students can attend Arrowhead High School.
Delafield students can attend Arrowhead High School.
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Interstate 94 offers quick access to major cities and healthcare

Interstate 94 connects Delafield to major urban centers to both the east and west. Waukesha is accessible within a 12-mile drive to the east, while Milwaukee is a 27-mile drive in the same direction. Madison is reachable within a 54-mile journey to the west. The nearest hospital is the Aurora Medical Center in Summit, located just over 4 miles west of downtown Delafield.

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Delafield Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$674,450
Median Sale Price
$685,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$692,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$337,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318

Area Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
435
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
2014
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,269
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,908

Open Houses

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    S14W31855 High Meadow Ln, Delafield, WI 53018

    $624,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,670 Sq Ft
    • S14W31855 High Meadow Ln
    • New 17 days ago

    Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial, offering over 2,600 square feet of comfortable living space. Enjoy the abundance of newer windows showcasing your beautiful, park-like yard. Host gatherings in the large great room or cozy up to the clean, gas fireplace during the upcoming holidays. Convenient first-floor laundry and half bath add to the home's functionality, while

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,770
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$106,486
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,924

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
56.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
46''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

0 / 100
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