Weston is a small city of 15,698 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $71,466
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weston 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 Weston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Weston 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: 90.1
Weston's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weston costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weston, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$920
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,466
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Weston's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
134.9 /100k
Property Crime
556.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Weston is served primarily by D C Everest Area School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Weston, WI
National Avg
School District
D C Everest Area School District
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weston sees average highs of 22.8°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.3 inches of snow per year.
Weston's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weston roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,500 and median rent is $920/month.
Weston's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 556.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Weston are operated by D C Everest Area School District.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Weston, WI has a population of 15,698, a median household income of $71,466, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Weston averages 22.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 64.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weston, WI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 54476, 54471.
The population of Weston, Wisconsin is 15,698 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weston: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $200,500, median household income $71,466, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
