What are the schools like in Edgerton, WI?

Edgerton is served primarily by Edgerton School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Edgerton?

The median household income in Edgerton, WI is $80,255 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Edgerton, WI?

Edgerton has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Edgerton, WI affordable or expensive?

Edgerton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgerton is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,900 and the median rent is $1,056 per month.

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

Edgerton has a violent crime rate of 50.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 638.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgerton, WI a Good Place to Live?

Edgerton is a small town of 5,878 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $80,255 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

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

All Edgerton 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: 91.4

Edgerton's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgerton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edgerton, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,056	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,255	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edgerton's violent crime rate is 50.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.4 /100k

Property Crime

638.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Edgerton is served primarily by Edgerton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edgerton, WI	National Avg
School District	Edgerton School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgerton sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation and 35.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgerton, WI
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.9"
Annual Snowfall	35.5"

Demographics

Metric	Edgerton, WI	National Avg
Population	5,878	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fulton, WI 4 mi Lake Koshkonong, WI 7 mi Milton, WI 8 mi Rockdale, WI 9 mi Stoughton, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Edgerton

Edgerton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53534

Edgerton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgerton, WI affordable or expensive?

Edgerton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edgerton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,900 and median rent is $1,056/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgerton, WI?

Edgerton's violent crime rate is 50.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 638.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgerton?

Public schools in Edgerton are operated by Edgerton School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edgerton, WI a good place to live?

Edgerton, WI has a population of 5,878, a median household income of $80,255, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Edgerton?

Edgerton averages 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches with about 35.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edgerton?

Edgerton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53534.

What is the population of Edgerton?

The population of Edgerton, Wisconsin is 5,878 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgerton?

Key numbers for living in Edgerton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $218,900, median household income $80,255, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.