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Barneveld, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,485 Population 707/sq mi density
$112,375 Median Income $43,159 per capita
$264,400 Home Value $438,556 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 557 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,375 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Barneveld, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,375
50% above
$43,159 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
6% below
Zillow: $438,556
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
5% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Barneveld Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
150%
Home Value
94%
Rent
77%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barneveld a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barneveld residents earn a median household income of $112,375 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,159. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barneveld is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,556. Median rent is $892/month, with 22.8% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Barneveld reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 557/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

35.5% of adults in Barneveld hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barneveld has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,485
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,375
Per Capita$43,159
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$892
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$438,556
Housing Units489
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property557/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,183 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Barneveld was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.