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Hewitt, WI

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 828 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Hewitt, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 828 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $92,031, median home value of $260,600, median rent of $854 per month, and 29.3% 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 $973 per month (studio $691, 1BR $742, 3BR $1,220, 4BR $1,288). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,272 per year, consuming 13% 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 Hewitt, WI include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.5% and poverty 2.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$92,031
Median household income
Education D
29.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.8x
Home value $260,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$12,272/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$92,031
▲ 48% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,385
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$260,600
▼ 5% vs national
Median Rent
$854/mo
Owner Occupied
89.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$691
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,220
4BR
$1,288

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
54.9%
Median Age
41.2
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,272/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,920/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,920/yr
School-Age (Center)
$9,620/yr

What This Means

Hewitt, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 828. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Hewitt, WI affordable?
Hewitt, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $92,031. Median home value is $260,600.
What is the cost of living in Hewitt?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $854/mo. 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $12,272/yr. Median home value $260,600.
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 →