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Bayfield, Wisconsin

city · Bayfield County

At a glance

565
Population
$320,100
Median home value (all homes)
6% above U.S. median
$352,675
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,142/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$70,982
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
10.7 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
62.38%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost62% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college61 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates53.6%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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