Here's what it costs to live in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, while the typical home is valued around $177,700. Households earn a median of $62,188 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$62,188
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$935
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$177,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$875
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$889
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,149
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,543
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
66,729
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$861
Per month
Avg Home Value
$184,833
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 54901 | — | $870 | $151,700 |
| ZIP 54902 | — | $800 | $153,600 |
| ZIP 54904 | — | $912 | $249,200 |
| ZIP 54985 | — | — | — |
Healthcare Score
32.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.9%
The cost of living index for Oshkosh is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Oshkosh is $935 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Oshkosh is $62,188 per year.
The median home value in Oshkosh is $177,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Oshkosh is not yet available.
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
