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Wisconsin: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Wisconsin, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Wisconsin at a glance

Population

5,914,872

Median Household Income

$77,485

Typical Home Value

$341,306

School District Rating

6.1

Violent Crime Rate

313.9

Avg Commute Time

22.2

About Wisconsin on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Wisconsin. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Wisconsin

72 counties, alphabetical.

Wisconsin at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a population of 5,914,872 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Wisconsin?
The median home value in Wisconsin is $341,306. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Wisconsin?
Median household income in Wisconsin is $77,485 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 72 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Wisconsin?
The average one-way commute in Wisconsin is 22.2 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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