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Spooner, Wisconsin

city · Washburn County

At a glance

2,278
Population
$165,500
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$303,786
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$763/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$44,737
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
84.3%
Homes with broadband
11.12%
Locations with fiber available
9.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities15% 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

Nearest 4-year college54 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college67 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates22.9%

Doing business here

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

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