salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,360 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 144 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fox Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fox Point
| Size | Fox Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,703 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,917 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,408 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,244 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fox Point overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fox Point, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fox Point
Life in Fox Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fox Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,177 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $444,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fox Point, WI?
Renting in Fox Point costs a median of about $1,909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Fox Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,360 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fox Point cheap or expensive?
Fox Point is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $152,572. It ranks 144th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fox Point?
The median homeowner in Fox Point pays $9,031 a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.
Is Fox Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fox Point?
The median home value in Fox Point is $444,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,683 people live in Fox Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.