Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Plymouth is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,913. Residents earn $67,784 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plymouth receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Plymouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plymouth is $67,784, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Plymouth is $194,900, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Plymouth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,611 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Plymouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 44.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,784 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,219 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,285 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,046 |
| County GDP | $9,431M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 339 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,138 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $194,900 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $410,769 |
| Median List Price | $269,500 |
| Median List Price | $269,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $865 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,138 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,926/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 339 |
| Total Violent | 59.7/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.9/100K |
| Robbery | 11.9/100K |
| Assault | 35.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,611.0/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 119.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,432.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7453°N, 87.9653°W |
| County FIPS | 55117 |
Winner: Republican by 16.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 339 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |