At a Glance
Median Income
$61,929
$32,748 per capita
Home Value
$168,400
Zillow: $260,641
Median Rent
$908/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Oshkosh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oshkosh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oshkosh a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oshkosh residents earn a median household income of $61,929 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,748. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,383 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oshkosh is $168,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,641. Median rent is $908/month, with 26.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Oshkosh reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,459/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Oshkosh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oshkosh has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66,247
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,405/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,929
Per Capita$32,748
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$13,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,400
Rent$908
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$260,641
Housing Units28,798
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,459/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation751 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oshkosh was founded in 1818.
The median home in Oshkosh was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.