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Delafield, WI — ZIP 53018

Population: 8,201 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53018 (Delafield, WI) is $699,845 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $722,500 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,200/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$699,845

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$699,845
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$699,845
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$722,500
Median list price
$972,500
Median price per sqft
$283
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Cushing Elementary, Kettle Moraine 4K

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Master Disposal Service Landfill (11.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
270

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,260
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Heitman Field Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, WATERTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+948 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,633
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,130
Average weekly wage
$1,311
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
998

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53018State medianUS median
Median home value$699,845$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$722,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market79 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$2,200/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,633$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53018?
$699,845.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53018?
$722,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53018?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53018?
Typical rent: $2,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53018?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave.
Is ZIP 53018 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53018?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53018?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53018?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53018?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53018 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53018?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53018?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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