Port Edwards is a small town of 1,818 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $70,347
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Edwards 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 Port Edwards is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Edwards 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: 90.9
Port Edwards's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Edwards costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Edwards, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,347
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Edwards's violent crime rate is 252.1 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.1 /100k
Property Crime
901.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Edwards is served primarily by Port Edwards School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Edwards, WI
National Avg
School District
Port Edwards School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Edwards sees average highs of 24.5°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Port Edwards's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Edwards roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,600 and median rent is $840/month.
Port Edwards's violent crime rate is 252.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 901.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Edwards are operated by Port Edwards School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Edwards, WI has a population of 1,818, a median household income of $70,347, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Port Edwards averages 24.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Edwards, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54469.
The population of Port Edwards, Wisconsin is 1,818 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Edwards: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $125,600, median household income $70,347, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Edwards side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
