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Bayfront, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
128 Population 90/sq mi density
$96,449 Median Income $93,438 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 4,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$96,449 median income, 13.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bayfront, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,449
28% above
$93,438 per capita
Violent Crime
382/100K
1% above
4,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Bayfront Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
369%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bayfront a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bayfront residents earn a median household income of $96,449 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $93,438. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Bayfront reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,453/100K.

Education

26.6% of adults in Bayfront hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bayfront 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 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population128
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$96,449
Per Capita$93,438
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$188,633
Housing Units95
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property4,453/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation622 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bayfront was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.