What are the schools like in Brillion, WI?

Brillion is served primarily by Brillion School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brillion?

The median household income in Brillion, WI is $62,654 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Brillion, WI?

Brillion has an average high temperature of 25.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.2 inches.

Brillion, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brillion, WI affordable or expensive?

Brillion's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brillion is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,900 and the median rent is $807 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brillion, WI?

Brillion has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 353.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brillion, WI a Good Place to Live?

Brillion is a small town of 3,294 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $62,654 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Brillion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brillion is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brillion city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.6

Brillion's overall cost of living index is 93.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brillion costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brillion, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$807	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,654	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brillion's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

353.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brillion is served primarily by Brillion School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brillion, WI	National Avg
School District	Brillion School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brillion sees average highs of 25.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brillion, WI
Average High — January	25.6°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	32.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.2"

Demographics

Metric	Brillion, WI	National Avg
Population	3,294	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Potter, WI 4 mi Forest Junction, WI 5 mi Hilbert, WI 5 mi Reedsville, WI 6 mi Collins, WI 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Brillion

Brillion, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brillion, WI affordable or expensive?

Brillion's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brillion roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,900 and median rent is $807/month.

What is the crime rate in Brillion, WI?

Brillion's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 353.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brillion?

Public schools in Brillion are operated by Brillion School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brillion, WI a good place to live?

Brillion, WI has a population of 3,294, a median household income of $62,654, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brillion?

Brillion averages 25.6°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches with about 43.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brillion?

Brillion, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54110.

What is the population of Brillion?

The population of Brillion, Wisconsin is 3,294 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brillion?

Key numbers for living in Brillion: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $166,900, median household income $62,654, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brillion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.