Livingston is a small town of 493 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $58,250
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Livingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Livingston 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: 92.3
Livingston's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Livingston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Livingston, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$908
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Livingston's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.8 /100k
Property Crime
639.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Livingston is served primarily by Iowa-Grant School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Livingston, WI
National Avg
School District
Iowa-Grant School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Livingston sees average highs of 25.7°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Livingston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Livingston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,200 and median rent is $908/month.
Livingston's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Livingston are operated by Iowa-Grant School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Livingston, WI has a population of 493, a median household income of $58,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Livingston averages 25.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches
with about 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Livingston, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53554.
The population of Livingston, Wisconsin is 493 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $147,200, median household income $58,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
