Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Edgerton is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,924. Residents earn $84,185 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Edgerton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Edgerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgerton is $84,185, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Edgerton is $243,900, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Edgerton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,331 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Edgerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,185 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,815 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,298 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,943 |
| County GDP | $10,849M |
| Restaurants | 389 |
| Healthcare | 357 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 208 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $243,900 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $292,460 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,081 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Total Violent | 108.4/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.1/100K |
| Robbery | 36.1/100K |
| Assault | 54.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,330.6/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 379.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,915.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.1/100K |
| Arson | 18.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8389°N, 89.0696°W |
| County FIPS | 55105 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Restaurants | 389 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |