Eastman is a small town of 332 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,042
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eastman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eastman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eastman 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
Eastman's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eastman costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eastman, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$169,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eastman's violent crime rate is 148.8 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.8 /100k
Property Crime
1549.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Eastman, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eastman sees average highs of 26.6°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Eastman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eastman roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $169,900 and median rent is $625/month.
Eastman's violent crime rate is 148.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1549.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Eastman, WI has a population of 332, a median household income of $66,042, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Eastman averages 26.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eastman, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54626.
The population of Eastman, Wisconsin is 332 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eastman: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $169,900, median household income $66,042, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eastman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
