Moving to Delafield, WI
Delafield is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
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Delafield at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Waukesha
- Property tax (effective)
- 0.91% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.0% (source)
- Typical home value
- $766,000 (+6.2% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Delafield: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in Delafield with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Delafield selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Delafield schools
Public school district(s): Kettle Moraine School District (most of the city); parts in Lake Country School District and Arrowhead Union High School District
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from Delafield
No commuter rail in town; most people drive.
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 30 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 55 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.
Homes for sale in Delafield
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Delafield that fit.
Nearby towns
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
- Elm Grove, WI · Waukesha County
- Waukesha, WI · Waukesha County
- Pewaukee, WI · Waukesha County
- New Berlin, WI · Waukesha County
- Oconomowoc, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about Delafield?
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