At a Glance
Median Income
$78,517
$44,314 per capita
Home Value
$283,900
Zillow: $419,391
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
229/100K
1,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Stoughton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stoughton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stoughton 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
Stoughton residents earn a median household income of $78,517 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stoughton is $283,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,391. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 26.3% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Stoughton reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Stoughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stoughton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population13,063
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,517
Per Capita$44,314
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,900
Rent$1,155
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$419,391
Housing Units5,816
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent229/100K
Property1,449/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation864 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Stoughton was founded in 1847.
The median home in Stoughton was built in 1981.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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