How long is the commute from Delavan Lake, WI?
Workers who live in Delavan Lake, WI take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Delavan Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Delavan Lake | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±6.7 points) | 76.7% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±5.7 points) | 7.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±5.5 points) | 11.2% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Delavan Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Walworth County (23.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Delavan Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walworth County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walworth County, Delavan Lake ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 8 of 29.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delavan Lake
| Vehicles available | Delavan Lake | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±7.6 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±7.1 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.4% (±8.8 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Delavan Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Walworth County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Delavan Lake
| Delavan Lake | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±5.5 points) | 11.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±3.6 points) | 88.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Delavan Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Walworth County (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Delavan Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan Lake | — | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Town of Walworth | 2.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Delavan | 2.2 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Williams Bay | 4.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 4.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 4.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walworth | 5.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Darien | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Town of Sharon (Walworth County) | 6.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delavan, WI (18.5 minutes), Darien, WI (21.6 minutes), Town of Darien, WI (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauderdale Lakes | 31.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Delavan Lake | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Como | 25.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Lyons | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) |
Delavan Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Delavan, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Delavan Lake
How long is the average commute in Delavan Lake?
Workers who live in Delavan Lake, WI take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delavan Lake without a car?
1.8% of households in Delavan Lake have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delavan Lake?
13.8% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Delavan Lake worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan Lake CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan Lake CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan Lake CDP, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Delavan Lake CDP, Wisconsin (place:19500, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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