Cost of Living in Wrightstown, WI

Population 3,330 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Wrightstown sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Wrightstown sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Green Bay. Median home values run roughly 43% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 96

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

About the Cost of Living in Wrightstown

The median home value in Wrightstown is $274,800 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,266/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,769/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, 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 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wrightstown has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$274,800
10% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$163,676
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,266/mo
4% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.1x
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 80.8%
Renter-occupied 19.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,266
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,880/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
23.3 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.8%
Carpooled
7.1%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
1.2%
Work from home
12.3%

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
$100,769
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,350
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
79% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Labor Force Participation
76.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.1%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 34.1
Female median age 37.8

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,371
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wrightstown, WI?

Wrightstown has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wrightstown, WI?

The median gross rent in Wrightstown is $1,266 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wrightstown?

The median home value in Wrightstown is $274,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wrightstown?

The median household income in Wrightstown is $100,769 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wrightstown, WI?

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

Is Wrightstown, WI affordable?

Wrightstown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Wrightstown?

Wrightstown 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.

Wrightstown at a Glance

Population
3,330
Median Income
$100,769
Home Value
$274,800
Median Rent
$1,266/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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