At a Glance
Median Income
$105,833
$53,743 per capita
Home Value
$367,700
Zillow: $521,893
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Oconomowoc Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oconomowoc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oconomowoc a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oconomowoc residents earn a median household income of $105,833 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,743. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oconomowoc is $367,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,893. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 32.1% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Oconomowoc reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Oconomowoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oconomowoc has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population18,385
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,555/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,833
Per Capita$53,743
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,700
Rent$1,235
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$521,893
Housing Units7,842
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property736/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary41/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation875 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Oconomowoc was founded in 1837.
The median home in Oconomowoc was built in 1984.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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