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Dorchester, Wisconsin

village · Clark County (primary) , Marathon County

At a glance

879
Population
$156,000
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$221,826
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$837/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$60,536
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
17.3 min
Average commute
79.6%
Homes with broadband
6.65%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost38% 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 college50 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates84.5%
College graduates9.9%

Doing business here

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

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