Colfax is a small town of 1,313 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $65,500
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colfax stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Colfax is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colfax 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: 90.0
Colfax's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colfax costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colfax, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Colfax's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
57.3 /100k
Property Crime
504.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colfax is served primarily by Colfax School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colfax, WI
National Avg
School District
Colfax School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colfax sees average highs of 24.0°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Colfax's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colfax roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,600 and median rent is $692/month.
Colfax's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colfax are operated by Colfax School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colfax, WI has a population of 1,313, a median household income of $65,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
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.
Colfax averages 24.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Colfax, Wisconsin is 1,313 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colfax: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $142,600, median household income $65,500, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colfax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
