Edgerton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 5,991 people and three associated neighborhoods, Edgerton is the 141st largest community in Wisconsin. Much of the housing stock in Edgerton was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Edgerton economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Edgerton, where the median household income is $107,143.00.
Of important note, Edgerton is also a city of artists. Edgerton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Edgerton’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 26.39% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Edgerton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Edgerton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Edgerton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Edgerton is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 26.47% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Edgerton in 2022 was $43,515, which is upper middle income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $174,060 for a family of four.
The people who call Edgerton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Edgerton residents report their race to be White. Edgerton also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.22% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Edgerton include German, Swedish, Polish, Irish, and European.
The most common language spoken in Edgerton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.