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Eleva, WI

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Affordability Score: 70/100

Population: 3,149 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Eleva, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,149 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (70/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $95,179, median home value of $290,400, median rent of $957 per month, and 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,181 per month (studio $932, 1BR $962, 3BR $1,582, 4BR $1,588). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,236 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Eleva, WI include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.0% and poverty 5.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$95,179
Median household income
Education C-
30.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.1x
Home value $290,400 vs income
Commute B
21 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,181/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$15,236/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$95,179
▲ 54% vs national
Per Capita Income
$50,910
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$290,400
▲ 6% vs national
Median Rent
$957/mo
Owner Occupied
72.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,181/mo
▼ 2% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$932
1BR
$962
2BR
$1,181
3BR
$1,582
4BR
$1,588

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
▲ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
58.4%
Median Age
38.0
Avg. Commute
21 min
▼ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,236/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$13,455/yr
Preschool (Center)
$13,455/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,660/yr

What This Means

Eleva, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,149. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Eleva, WI affordable?
Eleva, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $95,179. Median home value is $290,400.
What is the cost of living in Eleva?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $957/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,181/mo. Infant childcare $15,236/yr. Median home value $290,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →