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Kaukauna, Wisconsin

city · Outagamie County (primary) , Calumet County

At a glance

17,706
Population
$225,700
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$315,608
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,083/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$80,365
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
94.1%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost25% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates25.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Kaukauna Community Development
The City of Kaukauna Planning and Community Development oversees economic development, long range planning, zoning administration, and building inspections. It seeks to promote orderly growth and economic opportunity that will make Kaukauna a place that everyone wants to live, work and play.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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