At a Glance
Median Income
$66,931
$30,756 per capita
Home Value
$167,700
Zillow: $257,750
Median Rent
$830/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Waupun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waupun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waupun a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waupun residents earn a median household income of $66,931 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,756. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waupun is $167,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,750. Median rent is $830/month, with 20.5% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Waupun reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 548/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Waupun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waupun has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,244
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,408/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,931
Per Capita$30,756
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,700
Rent$830
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$257,750
Housing Units4,124
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property548/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault9/100K
Burglary80/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Waupun was founded in 1839.
The median home in Waupun was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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