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Bayfield, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
Bayfield, WI
At a Glance
How Bayfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayfield residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,745. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayfield is $304,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,239. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 31.9% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Bayfield reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,992/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.0% of adults in Bayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayfield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.