Cost of Living in Horicon, WI
Population 3,797 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Horicon a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $162,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Horicon is about 45 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Milwaukee's $172,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Horicon
The median home value in Horicon is $162,400 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $835/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,556/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, below 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 56.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, Horicon has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.
Horicon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 45 | 32 |
| Low °F | 11 | 14 | 24 | 35 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip" | 0.73 | 0.69 | 1.72 | 2.79 | 3.31 | 4.14 | 3.40 | 3.45 | 2.86 | 2.54 | 1.84 | 0.92 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Horicon, WI?
Horicon has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.
What is average rent in Horicon, WI?
The median gross rent in Horicon is $835 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Horicon?
The median home value in Horicon is $162,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Horicon?
The median household income in Horicon is $49,556 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Horicon, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Horicon is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Horicon, WI affordable?
Yes, Horicon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Horicon?
Horicon has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Horicon at a Glance
- Population
- 3,797
- Median Income
- $49,556
- Home Value
- $162,400
- Median Rent
- $835/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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