What are the schools like in Markesan, WI?

Markesan is served primarily by Markesan School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Markesan?

The median household income in Markesan, WI is $62,545 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Markesan, WI?

Markesan has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Markesan, WI affordable or expensive?

Markesan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Markesan is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,700 and the median rent is $692 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Markesan, WI?

Markesan has a violent crime rate of 10.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 343.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Markesan, WI a Good Place to Live?

Markesan is a small town of 1,292 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $62,545 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Markesan 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 Markesan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Markesan 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: 89.9

Markesan's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Markesan costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Markesan, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$692	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,545	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Markesan's violent crime rate is 10.6 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

10.6 /100k

Property Crime

343.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Markesan is served primarily by Markesan School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Markesan, WI	National Avg
School District	Markesan School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Markesan sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 45.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Markesan, WI
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	45.5"

Demographics

Metric	Markesan, WI	National Avg
Population	1,292	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairwater, WI 7 mi Kingston, WI 7 mi Marquette, WI 8 mi Green Lake, WI 9 mi Friesland, WI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Markesan

Markesan, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53946

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markesan, WI affordable or expensive?

Markesan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Markesan roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $139,700 and median rent is $692/month.

What is the crime rate in Markesan, WI?

Markesan's violent crime rate is 10.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 343.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Markesan?

Public schools in Markesan are operated by Markesan School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Markesan, WI a good place to live?

Markesan, WI has a population of 1,292, a median household income of $62,545, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Markesan?

Markesan averages 25.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 45.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Markesan?

Markesan, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53946.

What is the population of Markesan?

The population of Markesan, Wisconsin is 1,292 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Markesan?

Key numbers for living in Markesan: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $139,700, median household income $62,545, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Markesan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.