Fox Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,765 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$78,409 Median Income $31,388 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $355,606 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,409 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $1,102/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fox Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,409
4% above
$31,388 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
39% below
Zillow: $355,606
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fox Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
61%
Rent
95%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fox Lake 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

Fox Lake residents earn a median household income of $78,409 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,388. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fox Lake is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,606. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 19.0% 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 1958.

Education

18.8% of adults in Fox Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fox Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,765
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,409
Per Capita$31,388
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$1,102
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$355,606
Housing Units847
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,421/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation916 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Fox Lake was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.