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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

12,463
Population
$211,800
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$311,856
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$961/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$79,302
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
20.2 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
24.48%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities10% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates89.3%
College graduates26.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson markets itself as a vibrant, forward-thinking community in south central Wisconsin that aims to partner with developers to shape its future, pointing to housing growth such as Ridge View Estates and ongoing downtown and industrial park expansion as signs of development momentum.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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