Biron, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
694 Population 150/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $32,401 per capita
$154,000 Home Value $210,556 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $1,135/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Biron, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$32,401 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
45% below
Zillow: $210,556
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Biron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
55%
Rent
98%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biron residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,401. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% 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 Biron is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,556. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 32.7% 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 1972.

Education

17.4% of adults in Biron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Biron has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population694
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$32,401
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent$1,135
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$210,556
Housing Units308
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Biron was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.