What are the schools like in Durand, WI?

Durand is served primarily by Durand-Arkansaw School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Durand?

The median household income in Durand, WI is $54,237 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Durand, WI?

Durand has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Durand, WI affordable or expensive?

Durand's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Durand is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,200 and the median rent is $702 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Durand is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Durand, WI a Good Place to Live?

Durand is a small town of 1,735 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $54,237 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Durand 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: 89.5

Durand's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Durand costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Durand, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$702	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,237	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Durand is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Durand is served primarily by Durand-Arkansaw School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Durand, WI	National Avg
School District	Durand-Arkansaw School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Durand sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 53.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Durand, WI
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	53.2"

Demographics

Metric	Durand, WI	National Avg
Population	1,735	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arkansaw, WI 3 mi Downsville, WI 11 mi Plum City, WI 11 mi Nelson, WI 14 mi Elmwood, WI 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Durand

Durand, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54736

Durand vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durand, WI affordable or expensive?

Durand's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Durand roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,200 and median rent is $702/month.

What is the crime rate in Durand, WI?

Crime data for Durand is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Durand?

Public schools in Durand are operated by Durand-Arkansaw School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Durand, WI a good place to live?

Durand, WI has a population of 1,735, a median household income of $54,237, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Durand?

Durand averages 24.6°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 53.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Durand?

Durand, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54736.

What is the population of Durand?

The population of Durand, Wisconsin is 1,735 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Durand?

Key numbers for living in Durand: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $126,200, median household income $54,237, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Durand side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.