Hustler is a small town of 168 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $70,417
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hustler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hustler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hustler 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: 89.7
Hustler's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hustler costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hustler, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hustler's violent crime rate is 172.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
172.4 /100k
Property Crime
741.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hustler, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hustler sees average highs of 26.3°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.6 inches of snow per year.
Hustler's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hustler roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,300 and median rent is $658/month.
Hustler's violent crime rate is 172.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 741.9 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.
Hustler, WI has a population of 168, a median household income of $70,417, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Hustler averages 26.3°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 46.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hustler, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54637.
The population of Hustler, Wisconsin is 168 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hustler: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $146,300, median household income $70,417, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hustler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
