Cost of Living in Hortonville, WI

Population 3,180 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

70
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 Hortonville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $232,000. An unemployment rate of 1.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Hortonville is about 35 miles west of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Hortonville

The median home value in Hortonville is $231,700 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $798/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,446/year is 21% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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 55.3°F and lows of 37.3°F. Overall, Hortonville has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$231,700
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$369,795
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$798/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2x
Favors renting
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 77.7%
Renter-occupied 22.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$798
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,412/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
26.0 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.2%
Carpooled
5.2%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
5.7%

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
$90,446
21% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,810
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
73% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.5%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.5
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 44.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.3°F
Avg Low
37.3°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 263042556777817972594432
Low °F 111424364757616051402918
Precip" 1.110.831.742.893.604.653.693.203.002.761.821.27

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
54.2%
Good air days/yr
186
Max AQI recorded
275
PM2.5 days
85
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

99%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
4,146
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hortonville, WI?

Hortonville has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hortonville, WI?

The median gross rent in Hortonville is $798 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hortonville?

The median home value in Hortonville is $231,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hortonville?

The median household income in Hortonville is $90,446 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hortonville, WI?

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

Is Hortonville, WI affordable?

Yes, Hortonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hortonville?

Hortonville has average high temperatures of 55.3°F and average lows of 37.3°F. Annual precipitation is 30.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hortonville at a Glance

Population
3,180
Median Income
$90,446
Home Value
$231,700
Median Rent
$798/mo
Unemployment
1.3%
Avg High Temp
55.3°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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