Cost of Living in Yorkville, WI

Population 3,237 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

104
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 Yorkville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $360,000.

Located 25 miles south of Milwaukee, Yorkville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 109% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 83

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

About the Cost of Living in Yorkville

The median home value in Yorkville is $360,100 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,091/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,643/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, 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 58.7°F and lows of 39.7°F. Overall, Yorkville has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$360,100
18% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$216,142
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.5x
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 92.1%
Renter-occupied 7.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,091
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,705/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
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
4.2%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
12.8%

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
$109,643
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,867
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 15.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.5
Male median age 47.6
Female median age 52.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.7°F
Avg Low
39.7°F
Annual Precip
31.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313545576979848275634937
Low °F 161928374757626153433222
Precip" 1.191.072.033.633.523.693.353.563.362.902.051.53

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
68%
Good air days/yr
200
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
203
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yorkville, WI?

Yorkville has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Yorkville, WI?

The median gross rent in Yorkville is $1,091 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yorkville?

The median home value in Yorkville is $360,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Yorkville?

The median household income in Yorkville is $109,643 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yorkville, WI?

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

Is Yorkville, WI affordable?

Yorkville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Yorkville?

Yorkville has average high temperatures of 58.7°F and average lows of 39.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Yorkville at a Glance

Population
3,237
Median Income
$109,643
Home Value
$360,100
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
58.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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