C+

Sheboygan Falls, WI

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Affordability Score: 64/100

Population: 11,267 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Sheboygan Falls, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 11,267 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (64/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $73,703, median home value of $241,900, median rent of $880 per month, and 26.4% 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 $1,116 per month (studio $769, 1BR $888, 3BR $1,351, 4BR $1,527). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,272 per year, consuming 17% 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI include commute, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.0% and poverty 8.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$73,703
Median household income
Education D
26.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $241,900 vs income
Commute A
14 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,116/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$12,272/yr
Center-based infant care (17% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$73,703
▲ 19% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,287
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Poverty Rate
8.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$241,900
▼ 12% vs national
Median Rent
$880/mo
Owner Occupied
74.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,116/mo
▼ 7% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$769
1BR
$888
2BR
$1,116
3BR
$1,351
4BR
$1,527

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
59.9%
Median Age
46.2
Avg. Commute
14 min
▼ 12 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,272/yr
17% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,920/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,920/yr
School-Age (Center)
$9,620/yr

What This Means

Sheboygan Falls, WI receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 11,267. This area performs well in commute 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI affordable?
Sheboygan Falls, WI receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $73,703. Median home value is $241,900.
What is the cost of living in Sheboygan Falls?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $880/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,116/mo. Infant childcare $12,272/yr. Median home value $241,900.
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 →