Kaukauna is a small city of 17,111 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $74,575
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kaukauna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kaukauna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kaukauna 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: 93.6
Kaukauna's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kaukauna costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kaukauna, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$179,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,575
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kaukauna's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
102.1 /100k
Property Crime
681.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kaukauna is served primarily by Kaukauna Area School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kaukauna, WI
National Avg
School District
Kaukauna Area School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kaukauna sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Kaukauna's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kaukauna roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $179,900 and median rent is $973/month.
Kaukauna's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 681.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kaukauna are operated by Kaukauna Area School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kaukauna, WI has a population of 17,111, a median household income of $74,575, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Kaukauna averages 25.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kaukauna, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54130.
The population of Kaukauna, Wisconsin is 17,111 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kaukauna: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $179,900, median household income $74,575, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kaukauna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
