Bruce is a small town of 739 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $45,938
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bruce stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bruce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bruce 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: 85.6
Bruce's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bruce costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bruce, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$530
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bruce's violent crime rate is 282.1 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.1 /100k
Property Crime
437.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bruce is served primarily by Bruce School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bruce, WI
National Avg
School District
Bruce School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bruce sees average highs of 22.7°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Bruce's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bruce roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $530/month.
Bruce's violent crime rate is 282.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bruce are operated by Bruce School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bruce, WI has a population of 739, a median household income of $45,938, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Bruce averages 22.7°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bruce, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54819.
The population of Bruce, Wisconsin is 739 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bruce: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $45,938, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bruce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
