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New Diggings, Wisconsin

town · Lafayette County

At a glance

435
Population
$155,400
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$247,379
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$842/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$75,833
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
76.4%
Homes with broadband
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities32% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost16% above
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 college14 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates20.1%

Doing business here

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

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