Sign In Register

Random Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,494 Population 989/sq mi density
$87,370 Median Income $43,264 per capita
$240,300 Home Value $320,959 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 2,880 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,370 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,300 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Random Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,370
16% above
$43,264 per capita
Home Value
$240,300
15% below
Zillow: $320,959
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Random Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
85%
Rent
74%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Random Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Random Lake residents earn a median household income of $87,370 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,264. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Random Lake is $240,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,959. Median rent is $865/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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Random Lake reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,880/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Random Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Random Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,494
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,370
Per Capita$43,264
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,300
Rent$865
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$320,959
Housing Units748
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property2,880/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation882 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Random Lake was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.