What are the schools like in Waupun, WI?

Waupun is served primarily by Waupun School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Waupun?

The median household income in Waupun, WI is $66,033 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Waupun, WI?

Waupun has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Waupun, WI affordable or expensive?

Waupun's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waupun is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,800 and the median rent is $797 per month.

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

Waupun has a violent crime rate of 285.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 377.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waupun, WI a Good Place to Live?

Waupun is a small city of 11,109 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,033 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Waupun stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Waupun 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: 91.4

Waupun's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waupun costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waupun, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$797	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,033	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waupun's violent crime rate is 285.1 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.1 /100k

Property Crime

377.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waupun is served primarily by Waupun School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waupun, WI	National Avg
School District	Waupun School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waupun sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 43.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waupun, WI
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	43.3"

Demographics

Metric	Waupun, WI	National Avg
Population	11,109	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alto, WI 4 mi Brandon, WI 8 mi Burnett, WI 9 mi Fairwater, WI 10 mi Fox Lake, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Waupun

Waupun, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53963

Waupun vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waupun, WI affordable or expensive?

Waupun's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waupun roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,800 and median rent is $797/month.

What is the crime rate in Waupun, WI?

Waupun's violent crime rate is 285.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 377.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waupun?

Public schools in Waupun are operated by Waupun School District. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waupun, WI a good place to live?

Waupun, WI has a population of 11,109, a median household income of $66,033, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Waupun?

Waupun averages 25.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 43.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waupun?

Waupun, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53963.

What is the population of Waupun?

The population of Waupun, Wisconsin is 11,109 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waupun?

Key numbers for living in Waupun: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $151,800, median household income $66,033, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waupun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.