The Town Files

The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 269 towns of 500–10,000 people in Wisconsin, scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Bayside, WI.

Map of the 25 towns12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Numbers match the ranking.
The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin1. Baysidescore 922. Scottscore 893. Wilsonscore 874. Randallscore 855. Rib Mountainscore 856. Peshtigoscore 857. Kronenwetterscore 858. Fox Pointscore 849. Little Suamicoscore 8410. North Hudsonscore 8211. Lodiscore 8212. Freedomscore 8113. Oregonscore 8014. East Troyscore 8015. Algomascore 8016. Hullscore 8017. Mainescore 8018. Marshallscore 7919. Wheatonscore 7820. Ottawascore 7821. Onalaskascore 7722. Rothschildscore 7523. Shelbyscore 7324. Menomineescore 7325. Centerscore 72
  1. 25Center, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 83rd percentile · Broadband at home: 79th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Center is a town of 3,622 people in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $354,500 against household income of $114,821; January lows average 10°F.

    3,622 people · Outagamie County · median home $354,500 · income $114,821 · Jan low 10°F · 49 in snow

    Full Center, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Center: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers83th pctBroadband79th pctAffordability55th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  2. 24Menominee, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 58th percentile · Broadband at home: 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 98th percentile

    Menominee is a town of 4,255 people in Menominee County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $110,200 against household income of $62,108; January lows average 5°F.

    4,255 people · Menominee County · median home $110,200 · income $62,108 · Jan low 5°F · 54 in snow

    Full Menominee, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Menominee: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers58th pctBroadband63th pctAffordability98th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  3. 23Shelby, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 58th percentile · Broadband at home: 82nd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Shelby is a town of 4,804 people in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $301,200 against household income of $110,341; January lows average 8°F.

    4,804 people · La Crosse County · median home $301,200 · income $110,341 · Jan low 8°F · 54 in snow

    Full Shelby, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Shelby: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers58th pctBroadband82th pctAffordability79th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  4. 22Rothschild, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 67th percentile · Broadband at home: 67th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Rothschild is a village of 5,567 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $203,600 against household income of $88,261; January lows average 7°F.

    5,567 people · Marathon County · median home $203,600 · income $88,261 · Jan low 7°F · 64 in snow

    Full Rothschild, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Rothschild: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers67th pctBroadband67th pctAffordability92th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  5. 21Onalaska, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 75th percentile · Broadband at home: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    Onalaska is a town of 5,835 people in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $320,100 against household income of $106,700; January lows average 11°F.

    5,835 people · La Crosse County · median home $320,100 · income $106,700 · Jan low 11°F · 46 in snow

    Full Onalaska, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Onalaska: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers75th pctBroadband95th pctAffordability62th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  6. 20Ottawa, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 62nd percentile · Broadband at home: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 74th percentile

    Ottawa is a town of 3,646 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $425,900 against household income of $153,018; January lows average 11°F.

    3,646 people · Waukesha County · median home $425,900 · income $153,018 · Jan low 11°F · 51 in snow

    Full Ottawa, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Ottawa: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers62th pctBroadband98th pctAffordability74th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  7. 19Wheaton, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 90th percentile · Broadband at home: 77th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 68th percentile

    Wheaton is a town of 2,759 people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $302,900 against household income of $103,053; January lows average 6°F.

    2,759 people · Chippewa County · median home $302,900 · income $103,053 · Jan low 6°F · 55 in snow

    Full Wheaton, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Wheaton: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers90th pctBroadband77th pctAffordability68th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  8. 18Marshall, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 83rd percentile · Broadband at home: 79th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 74th percentile

    Marshall is a village of 3,787 people in Dane County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $238,900 against household income of $85,942; January lows average 11°F.

    3,787 people · Dane County · median home $238,900 · income $85,942 · Jan low 11°F · 44 in snow

    Full Marshall, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Marshall: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers83th pctBroadband79th pctAffordability74th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  9. 17Maine, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 86th percentile · Broadband at home: 67th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 86th percentile

    Maine is a village of 2,613 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $277,500 against household income of $110,721; January lows average 3°F.

    2,613 people · Marathon County · median home $277,500 · income $110,721 · Jan low 3°F · 63 in snow

    Full Maine, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Maine: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers86th pctBroadband67th pctAffordability86th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  10. 16Hull, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 73rd percentile · Broadband at home: 87th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Hull is a town of 5,287 people in Portage County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $283,500 against household income of $105,652; January lows average 7°F.

    5,287 people · Portage County · median home $283,500 · income $105,652 · Jan low 7°F · 49 in snow

    Full Hull, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Hull: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers73th pctBroadband87th pctAffordability79th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  11. 15Algoma, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 93rd percentile · Broadband at home: 91st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Algoma is a town of 6,866 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $334,400 against household income of $107,290; January lows average 10°F.

    6,866 people · Winnebago County · median home $334,400 · income $107,290 · Jan low 10°F · 39 in snow

    Full Algoma, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Algoma: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers93th pctBroadband91th pctAffordability55th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  12. 14East Troy, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 90th percentile · Broadband at home: 89th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    East Troy is a town of 3,992 people in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $369,300 against household income of $123,804; January lows average 12°F.

    3,992 people · Walworth County · median home $369,300 · income $123,804 · Jan low 12°F · 39 in snow

    Full East Troy, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    East Troy: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers90th pctBroadband89th pctAffordability62th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  13. 13Oregon, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 84th percentile · Broadband at home: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    Oregon is a town of 3,125 people in Dane County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $455,600 against household income of $150,536; January lows average 11°F.

    3,125 people · Dane County · median home $455,600 · income $150,536 · Jan low 11°F · 39 in snow

    Full Oregon, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Oregon: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers84th pctBroadband95th pctAffordability62th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  14. 12Freedom, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 84th percentile · Broadband at home: 81st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Freedom is a town of 6,216 people in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $333,000 against household income of $121,711; January lows average 10°F.

    6,216 people · Outagamie County · median home $333,000 · income $121,711 · Jan low 10°F · 49 in snow

    Full Freedom, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Freedom: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers84th pctBroadband81th pctAffordability79th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  15. 11Lodi, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 78th percentile · Broadband at home: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 74th percentile

    Lodi is a city of 3,189 people in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $328,200 against household income of $117,584; January lows average 10°F.

    3,189 people · Columbia County · median home $328,200 · income $117,584 · Jan low 10°F · 44 in snow

    Full Lodi, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Lodi: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers78th pctBroadband93th pctAffordability74th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  16. 10North Hudson, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 92nd percentile · Broadband at home: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    North Hudson is a village of 3,803 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $385,300 against household income of $122,647; January lows average 9°F.

    3,803 people · St. Croix County · median home $385,300 · income $122,647 · Jan low 9°F · 48 in snow

    Full North Hudson, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    North Hudson: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers92th pctBroadband99th pctAffordability55th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  17. 9Little Suamico, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 89th percentile · Broadband at home: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 68th percentile

    Little Suamico is a town of 5,536 people in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $327,500 against household income of $112,391; January lows average 9°F.

    5,536 people · Oconto County · median home $327,500 · income $112,391 · Jan low 9°F · 50 in snow

    Full Little Suamico, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Little Suamico: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers89th pctBroadband96th pctAffordability68th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  18. 8Fox Point, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 100th percentile · Broadband at home: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Fox Point is a village of 6,934 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $444,700 against household income of $141,467; January lows average 14°F.

    6,934 people · Milwaukee County · median home $444,700 · income $141,467 · Jan low 14°F · 40 in snow

    Full Fox Point, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Fox Point: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers100th pctBroadband98th pctAffordability55th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  19. 7Kronenwetter, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 68th percentile · Broadband at home: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Kronenwetter is a village of 8,353 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $273,300 against household income of $115,044; January lows average 7°F.

    8,353 people · Marathon County · median home $273,300 · income $115,044 · Jan low 7°F · 64 in snow

    Full Kronenwetter, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Kronenwetter: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers68th pctBroadband96th pctAffordability90th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  20. 6Peshtigo, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 72nd percentile · Broadband at home: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 83rd percentile

    Peshtigo is a town of 4,006 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $213,700 against household income of $81,378; January lows average 9°F.

    4,006 people · Marinette County · median home $213,700 · income $81,378 · Jan low 9°F · 49 in snow

    Full Peshtigo, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Peshtigo: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers72th pctBroadband99th pctAffordability83th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  21. 5Rib Mountain, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 79th percentile · Broadband at home: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Rib Mountain is a village of 6,061 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $255,900 against household income of $94,294; January lows average 7°F.

    6,061 people · Marathon County · median home $255,900 · income $94,294 · Jan low 7°F · 64 in snow

    Full Rib Mountain, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Rib Mountain: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers79th pctBroadband97th pctAffordability79th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  22. 4Randall, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 99th percentile · Broadband at home: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    Randall is a town of 3,285 people in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $348,400 against household income of $115,665; January lows average 13°F.

    3,285 people · Kenosha County · median home $348,400 · income $115,665 · Jan low 13°F · 38 in snow

    Full Randall, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Randall: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers99th pctBroadband94th pctAffordability62th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  23. 3Wilson, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 97th percentile · Broadband at home: 91st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 74th percentile

    Wilson is a town of 3,484 people in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $296,400 against household income of $104,632; January lows average 13°F.

    3,484 people · Sheboygan County · median home $296,400 · income $104,632 · Jan low 13°F · 49 in snow

    Full Wilson, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Wilson: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers97th pctBroadband91th pctAffordability74th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  24. 2Scott, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 81st percentile · Broadband at home: 100th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 86th percentile

    Scott is a town of 3,636 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $268,800 against household income of $108,444; January lows average 9°F.

    3,636 people · Brown County · median home $268,800 · income $108,444 · Jan low 9°F · 56 in snow

    Full Scott, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Scott: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers81th pctBroadband100th pctAffordability86th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.
  25. 1Bayside, Wisconsin

    Work from home: 100th percentile · Broadband at home: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Bayside is a village of 4,482 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Homes have a median value of $431,900 against household income of $160,096; January lows average 17°F.

    4,482 people · Milwaukee County · median home $431,900 · income $160,096 · Jan low 17°F · 47 in snow

    Full Bayside, Wisconsin profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Bayside: The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Wisconsin scoresRemote workers100th pctBroadband96th pctAffordability79th pct
    Percentile vs Wisconsin towns on each part of this ranking.

Price vs ranking

Median home value vs ranking, Wisconsin towns0255075100$105K$213K$321K$429K$537KMedian home valuePercentile
Orange squares are the 25 towns on this list; green dots are other towns on The Town Files in Wisconsin.

More Wisconsin rankings

Same ranking, other places

Methodology. We ranked 269 towns of 500–10,000 people in Wisconsin (2020 Census population). Lifestyle measures are The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025), shown as percentiles. The combined score is the average of the percentiles shown for each town; a town must be above the middle on every one. Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: