B-

Winneconne, WI

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Affordability Score: 67/100

Population: 4,770 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Winneconne, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,770 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (67/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $93,189, median home value of $300,900, median rent of $867 per month, and 31.3% 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 $1,149 per month (studio $875, 1BR $889, 3BR $1,543, 4BR $1,651). 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 Winneconne, WI include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.4% and poverty 4.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$93,189
Median household income
Education C-
31.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.2x
Home value $300,900 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,149/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
$93,189
▲ 50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$52,688
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$300,900
▲ 9% vs national
Median Rent
$867/mo
Owner Occupied
84.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,149/mo
▼ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$875
1BR
$889
2BR
$1,149
3BR
$1,543
4BR
$1,651

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
▲ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
63.3%
Median Age
50.9
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 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

Winneconne, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,770. 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 Winneconne, WI affordable?
Winneconne, WI receives an overall affordability grade of B- (67/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $93,189. Median home value is $300,900.
What is the cost of living in Winneconne?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $867/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,149/mo. Infant childcare $15,236/yr. Median home value $300,900.
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 →