Fox Lake is a small town of 1,792 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $77,756
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fox Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fox Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fox Lake 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: 94.3
Fox Lake's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fox Lake costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fox Lake, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,756
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fox Lake's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.8 /100k
Property Crime
479.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fox Lake is served primarily by Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fox Lake, WI
National Avg
School District
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
33
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fox Lake sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.3 inches of snow per year.
Fox Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fox Lake roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $163,100 and median rent is $1,091/month.
Fox Lake's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 479.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fox Lake are operated by Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 33 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fox Lake, WI has a population of 1,792, a median household income of $77,756, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Fox Lake averages 25.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches
with about 43.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fox Lake, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53933.
The population of Fox Lake, Wisconsin is 1,792 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fox Lake: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $163,100, median household income $77,756, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fox Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
