At a Glance
Median Income
$99,457
$50,375 per capita
Home Value
$337,700
Zillow: $450,246
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
1,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Slinger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slinger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slinger a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Slinger residents earn a median household income of $99,457 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,375. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slinger is $337,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,246. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 21.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Slinger reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Slinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slinger has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,173
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,457
Per Capita$50,375
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,700
Rent$1,083
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$450,246
Housing Units2,746
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property1,176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Slinger was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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