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Bancroft, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
623 Population 122/sq mi density
$75,724 Median Income $27,059 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $245,890 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,724 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bancroft, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,724
1% above
$27,059 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $245,890
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
40%
Rent
66%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $75,724 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,059. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bancroft is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,890. Median rent is $767/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Bancroft reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,063/100K.

Education

16.3% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population623
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,724
Per Capita$27,059
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$767
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$245,890
Housing Units220
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,063/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,095 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bancroft was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.