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Abbotsford, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,100 Population 709/sq mi density
$59,943 Median Income $26,623 per capita
$135,600 Home Value $189,498 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 1,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,943 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Abbotsford, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,943
20% below
$26,623 per capita
Home Value
$135,600
52% below
Zillow: $189,498
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
22% below
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Abbotsford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbotsford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
48%
Rent
76%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbotsford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbotsford residents earn a median household income of $59,943 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,623. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbotsford is $135,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,498. Median rent is $884/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Abbotsford reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,761/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Abbotsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abbotsford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,100
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,943
Per Capita$26,623
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$884
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$189,498
Housing Units817
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent297/100K
Property1,761/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,413 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Abbotsford was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.