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Platteville, Wisconsin

city · Grant County

At a glance

11,499
Population
$200,100
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$264,174
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$863/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$43,083
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
17 min
Average commute
90.4%
Homes with broadband
95.97%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost39% 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-Platteville Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates43.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Platteville Economic Development
The Platteville Regional Chamber is a chamber of commerce that supports and promotes development, education, and tourism in the Platteville area, serving its members and the community.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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