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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

city · Winnebago County

At a glance

66,729
Population
$177,700
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$262,743
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$935/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$62,188
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
41.42%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing24% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Graduate degrees
Bella Academy of Cosmetology Certificates
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates27.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oshkosh Economic Development
The City of Oshkosh and the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation offer assistance with locating, expanding, or starting your business here in Oshkosh. From streamlining the development review process to personalized assistance with site selection, workforce issues, and financial assistance, we welcome your business in our community.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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