Cost of Living in Clintonville, WI

Population 4,553 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Clintonville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $112,000.

Geographically, Clintonville is about 40 miles west of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 42% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 64

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Clintonville

The median home value in Clintonville is $111,900 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $840/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,960/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Clintonville has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$111,900
63% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$126,528
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$840/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 60.9%
Renter-occupied 39.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$840
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,454/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.0 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
9.1%
Walked
7.9%
Work from home
10.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$55,960
25% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,886
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.3%
Graduate degree 1.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.8
Male median age 39
Female median age 38.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.7°F
Avg Low
36.7°F
Annual Precip
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 262940546777817972584431
Low °F 111324354656605850402918
Precip" 1.391.201.963.003.354.103.623.393.202.671.981.75
Snow" 14.312.08.14.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.113.1

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,236
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clintonville, WI?

Clintonville has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Clintonville, WI?

The median gross rent in Clintonville is $840 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clintonville?

The median home value in Clintonville is $111,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clintonville?

The median household income in Clintonville is $55,960 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clintonville, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clintonville is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Clintonville, WI affordable?

Yes, Clintonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Clintonville?

Clintonville has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 36.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.6". Average annual snowfall is 55.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clintonville at a Glance

Population
4,553
Median Income
$55,960
Home Value
$111,900
Median Rent
$840/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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