Paddock Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,965 Population 979/sq mi density
$88,438 Median Income $46,180 per capita
$242,800 Home Value $326,500 Zillow
$1,202 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,438 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,800 home value, $1,202/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Paddock Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,438
18% above
$46,180 per capita
Home Value
$242,800
14% below
Zillow: $326,500
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
3% above
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Paddock Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
86%
Rent
103%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paddock Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paddock Lake residents earn a median household income of $88,438 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,180. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paddock Lake is $242,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,500. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 20.2% 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 1970.

Education

30.2% of adults in Paddock Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paddock Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,965
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,438
Per Capita$46,180
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,800
Rent$1,202
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$326,500
Housing Units1,331
Rent Burden20.2%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation795 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Paddock Lake was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.