Forest Junction, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Calumet County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
655 Population 254/sq mi density
$81,563 Median Income $34,308 per capita
$192,300 Home Value $374,576 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,563 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,300 home value, $742/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Junction, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,563
9% above
$34,308 per capita
Home Value
$192,300
32% below
Zillow: $374,576
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Forest Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
68%
Rent
64%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Junction a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Junction residents earn a median household income of $81,563 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,308. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,007 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Junction is $192,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,576. Median rent is $742/month, with 20.8% 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 1995.

Education

19.2% of adults in Forest Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forest Junction has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population655
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,563
Per Capita$34,308
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,300
Rent$742
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$374,576
Housing Units278
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death4,553/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation824 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Forest Junction was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.