At a Glance
Median Income
$63,542
$28,587 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
Zillow: $223,600
Median Rent
$722/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
13.4% smoking rate
How Durand Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durand's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durand a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Durand residents earn a median household income of $63,542 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durand is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,600. Median rent is $722/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
16.0% of adults in Durand hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durand has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,485
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,542
Per Capita$28,587
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$722
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$223,600
Housing Units586
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Durand was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.