At a Glance
Median Income
$84,185
$37,815 per capita
Home Value
$243,900
Zillow: $292,460
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
18/100K
992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Edgerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgerton 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
Edgerton residents earn a median household income of $84,185 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgerton is $243,900 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,460. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 27.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Edgerton reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 992/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,924
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,185
Per Capita$37,815
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,900
Rent$1,081
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$292,460
Housing Units2,486
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent18/100K
Property992/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary18/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation814 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgerton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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