Living in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Atkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Atkinson has 12,463 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $79,302 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $211,800, the median rent is $961/month.
Fort Atkinson at a glance
- Population
- 12,463
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,302State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $211,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $961/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fort Atkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Atkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Atkinson the median home value is $211,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,593 a month in housing costs.
Fort Atkinson median household income
The median household income in Fort Atkinson is $79,302 and the income per person is $38,229. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Fort Atkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,574
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.26
Fort Atkinson demographics
- Population
- 12,463
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 5,408
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Atkinson ›
Education in Fort Atkinson
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Atkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Fort Atkinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | 12,463 | $79,302 | $211,800 | $961 |
| Lake Koshkonong | 1,010 | $97,115 | $370,300 | $1,296 |
| Jefferson | 7,732 | $79,006 | $225,600 | $1,071 |
| Whitewater | 15,807 | $54,969 | $229,400 | $1,041 |
| Hebron | 344 | $79,844 | $289,800 | $1,297 |
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | $116,179 | $366,300 | $1,350 |
| Rockdale | 201 | $96,250 | $291,700 | $1,100 |
| Milton | 5,706 | $85,959 | $249,200 | $930 |
| Cambridge | 1,617 | $87,917 | $325,200 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Atkinson, WI?
The median household income in Fort Atkinson is $79,302, about the same as the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Atkinson?
The median home value in Fort Atkinson is $211,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Fort Atkinson?
The median gross rent in Fort Atkinson is $961 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Fort Atkinson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Fort Atkinson?
The median age in Fort Atkinson is 43.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fort Atkinson?
The average commute to work in Fort Atkinson is 20 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Atkinson?
The unemployment rate in Fort Atkinson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Atkinson?
26.2% of adults in Fort Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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