Superior, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Carlton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
26,550 Population 18/sq mi density
$63,415 Median Income $36,031 per capita
$168,500 Home Value $234,318 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
224 Violent Crime/100K 2,231 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,415 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Superior, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,415
16% below
$36,031 per capita
Home Value
$168,500
40% below
Zillow: $234,318
Median Rent
$881/mo
24% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
2,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
60%
Rent
76%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Superior a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Superior residents earn a median household income of $63,415 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,031. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Superior is $168,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,318. Median rent is $881/month, with 27.3% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Superior reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,231/100K.

Education

28.7% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Superior has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,550
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,415
Per Capita$36,031
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,500
Rent$881
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$234,318
Housing Units12,433
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property2,231/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation662 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Superior was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.