Below Average CostVery SafeMauston School District
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Lyndon Station is a small town of 802 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $75,000
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lyndon Station stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lyndon Station is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lyndon Station 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: 92.8
Lyndon Station's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lyndon Station costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lyndon Station, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$935
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lyndon Station'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
Lyndon Station is served primarily by Mauston School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lyndon Station, WI
National Avg
School District
Mauston School District
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Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lyndon Station sees average highs of 26.4°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Lyndon Station's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lyndon Station roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,700 and median rent is $935/month.
Lyndon Station'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.
Public schools in Lyndon Station are operated by Mauston School District.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 4.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lyndon Station, WI has a population of 802, a median household income of $75,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Lyndon Station averages 26.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lyndon Station, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53944.
The population of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin is 802 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lyndon Station: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $156,700, median household income $75,000, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyndon Station side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
