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Waupun, Wisconsin

city · Fond du Lac County (primary) , Dodge County

At a glance

11,174
Population
$188,600
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$273,539
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$951/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$65,625
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
17.9 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
8.78%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost36% 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:
Advanced College of Cosmetology Certificates
Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates15.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Waupun Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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