What are the schools like in Maple Bluff, WI?

School district data for Maple Bluff is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Maple Bluff?

The median household income in Maple Bluff, WI is $172,174 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Maple Bluff, WI?

Maple Bluff has an average high temperature of 27.0°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.8 inches.

Maple Bluff, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maple Bluff, WI affordable or expensive?

Maple Bluff's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maple Bluff is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $777,000 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maple Bluff, WI?

Maple Bluff has a violent crime rate of 2249.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1086.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maple Bluff, WI a Good Place to Live?

Maple Bluff is a small town of 1,327 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $172,174 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Maple Bluff stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Maple Bluff is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maple Bluff 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: 95.8

Maple Bluff's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maple Bluff costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maple Bluff, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$777,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$172,174	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Maple Bluff's violent crime rate is 2249.8 per 100,000 residents — 492% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

2249.8 /100k

Property Crime

1086.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Maple Bluff, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maple Bluff sees average highs of 27.0°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 51.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maple Bluff, WI
Average High — January	27.0°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	51.8"

Demographics

Metric	Maple Bluff, WI	National Avg
Population	1,327	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, WI 4 mi Shorewood Hills, WI 5 mi Monona, WI 5 mi Waunakee, WI 6 mi Middleton, WI 7 mi

Maple Bluff vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple Bluff, WI affordable or expensive?

Maple Bluff's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maple Bluff roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $777,000 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Maple Bluff, WI?

Maple Bluff's violent crime rate is 2249.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1086.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maple Bluff?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Maple Bluff, WI a good place to live?

Maple Bluff, WI has a population of 1,327, a median household income of $172,174, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maple Bluff?

Maple Bluff averages 27.0°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 51.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Maple Bluff?

The population of Maple Bluff, Wisconsin is 1,327 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maple Bluff?

Key numbers for living in Maple Bluff: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $777,000, median household income $172,174, crime index 376 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maple Bluff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.