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Markesan, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County
Markesan, WI
At a Glance
How Markesan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Markesan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Markesan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Markesan residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,085. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Markesan is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,737. Median rent is $479/month, with 26.8% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Markesan reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,147/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Markesan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Markesan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.