Cost of Living in Kewaskum, WI

Population 4,367 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

86
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 Kewaskum a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $287,000.

Kewaskum is about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Kewaskum

The median home value in Kewaskum is $286,800 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $962/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,472/year is 39% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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 56.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, Kewaskum has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$286,800
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$122,242
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$962/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.8x
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 79.2%
Renter-occupied 20.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$962
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,576/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
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
14.9%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$103,472
39% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,950
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.9%
Graduate degree 9.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.4
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.0°F
Avg Low
37.1°F
Annual Precip
28.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273042566878828073594532
Low °F 111424354757615951402918
Precip" 0.730.691.722.793.314.143.403.452.862.541.840.92

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,827
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kewaskum, WI?

Kewaskum has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Kewaskum, WI?

The median gross rent in Kewaskum is $962 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kewaskum?

The median home value in Kewaskum is $286,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kewaskum?

The median household income in Kewaskum is $103,472 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kewaskum, WI?

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

Is Kewaskum, WI affordable?

Yes, Kewaskum is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Kewaskum?

Kewaskum 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.

Kewaskum at a Glance

Population
4,367
Median Income
$103,472
Home Value
$286,800
Median Rent
$962/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg High Temp
56.0°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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