Fox Point, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Fox Point is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 6,746. Residents earn $140,818 per year, which is 87% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,746 Population 2,359/sq mi density
$140,818 Median Income $93,341 per capita
$414,900 Home Value $531,545 Zillow
$1,693 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
119 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,818 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,900 home value, $1,693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $140,818
87% higher than US avg
Home Value $414,900
47% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 119/100K
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.8%
119% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,693
46% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Fox Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,746
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,359/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,818
Per Capita$93,341
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$7,073M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,900
Rent$1,693
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$531,545

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property1,195/100K
Murder14.9/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary119/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation685 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.8%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Libraries5

Is Fox Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fox Point receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fox Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fox Point is $140,818, which is significantly higher than the national average — 87% above $75,149. This places Fox Point among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fox Point is $414,900, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,693 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fox Point is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,195 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.

Education

Fox Point is a highly educated community — 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Fox Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Fox Point has a population of 6,746 with a density of 2,359 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 3.9% Black.

Population

6,746
Total Population
2,359
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Fox Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.8%
27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fox Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fox Point is $140,818, which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Fox Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$140,818
87% above US avg
Per Capita Income$93,341
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$138,207

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,167
County GDP$7,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants233
Healthcare389
Retail307
Manufacturing179

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home32.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fox Point is $414,900, 47% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,693 (46% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $531,545.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$414,900
47% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$531,545
Median List Price$589,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$589,450
$/Sq Ft$301
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,693
46% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Rate2.03%
In Fox Point, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 15.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fox Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity15.0%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress8.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death4,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities389
Fox Point has a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,195 per 100,000 (39% below US avg). The murder rate is 14.9 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Fox Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent119.5/100K
69% below US avg
Murder14.9/100K
137% above US avg
Rape44.8/100K
Robbery44.8/100K
Assault14.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,194.6/100K
39% below US avg
Burglary119.5/100K
Theft940.7/100K
Vehicle Theft134.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Fox Point has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density2,359/sq mi
Coordinates43.1581°N, 87.9014°W
County FIPS55089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 73.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.8%
119% above US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,359/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants233
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home32.6%

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