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Fall Creek, WI

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Affordability Score: 72/100

Population: 4,459 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Fall Creek, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,459 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (72/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $102,083, median home value of $282,100, median rent of $1,071 per month, and 32.9% 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 15% 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 Fall Creek, WI include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.6% and poverty 5.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$102,083
Median household income
Education C
32.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.8x
Home value $282,100 vs income
Commute C
25 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,181/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C-
$15,236/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$102,083
▲ 65% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,740
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$282,100
▲ 3% vs national
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
Owner Occupied
86.2%
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+
32.9%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
62.9%
Median Age
40.0
Avg. Commute
25 min
▼ 1 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Fall Creek, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (72/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,459. This area performs well in income and housing 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 Fall Creek, WI affordable?
Fall Creek, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (72/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $102,083. Median home value is $282,100.
What is the cost of living in Fall Creek?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,071/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,181/mo. Infant childcare $15,236/yr. Median home value $282,100.
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 →