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Boulder Junction, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Vilas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
221 Population 165/sq mi density
$55,972 Median Income $35,942 per capita
$312,500 Home Value $380,451 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 907 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,972 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$312,500 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Boulder Junction, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,972
26% below
$35,942 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
11% above
Zillow: $380,451
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Boulder Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
111%
Rent
73%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boulder Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boulder Junction residents earn a median household income of $55,972 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boulder Junction is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,451. Median rent is $854/month, with 34.4% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Boulder Junction reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 907/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Boulder Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boulder Junction has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,972
Per Capita$35,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

B+
Home Value$312,500
Rent$854
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$380,451
Housing Units173
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property907/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,459/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,651 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Boulder Junction was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (109 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.