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Darlington, Wisconsin

city · Lafayette County

At a glance

2,409
Population
$155,100
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$241,617
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$873/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$56,641
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
80.7%
Homes with broadband
92.13%
Locations with fiber available
8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost27% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates85.1%
College graduates25.4%

Doing business here

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

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