What are the schools like in Stoughton, WI?

Stoughton is served primarily by Stoughton Area School District. The district operates 3 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 Stoughton?

The median household income in Stoughton, WI is $73,014 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Stoughton, WI?

Stoughton has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Stoughton, WI affordable or expensive?

Stoughton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stoughton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,500 and the median rent is $1,111 per month.

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

Stoughton has a violent crime rate of 192.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1261.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stoughton, WI a Good Place to Live?

Stoughton is a small city of 13,091 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $73,014 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Stoughton stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stoughton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stoughton 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

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

Metric	Stoughton, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,111	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,014	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stoughton's violent crime rate is 192.4 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

192.4 /100k

Property Crime

1261.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Stoughton, WI	National Avg
School District	Stoughton Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stoughton sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 35.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stoughton, WI
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	35.5"

Demographics

Metric	Stoughton, WI	National Avg
Population	13,091	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Stoughton

Stoughton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53589

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stoughton, WI affordable or expensive?

Stoughton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stoughton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $259,500 and median rent is $1,111/month.

What is the crime rate in Stoughton, WI?

Stoughton's violent crime rate is 192.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1261.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stoughton?

Public schools in Stoughton are operated by Stoughton Area School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stoughton, WI a good place to live?

Stoughton, WI has a population of 13,091, a median household income of $73,014, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Stoughton?

Stoughton averages 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 35.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stoughton?

Stoughton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53589.

What is the population of Stoughton?

The population of Stoughton, Wisconsin is 13,091 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stoughton?

Key numbers for living in Stoughton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $259,500, median household income $73,014, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stoughton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.