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Living in
Fox Crossing.
About
Life in Fox Crossing
Living in Fox Crossing means settling into a quiet, family-oriented community in northeastern Wisconsin where the cost of living stays reasonable—median home values hover around $248,000 and rent averages $1,009 a month—while you're still close enough to the Appleton and Oshkosh metros for job opportunities and urban amenities. The job market is solid with a 2.7% unemployment rate, and if you're commuting to nearby cities, you're looking at an average of just 17.3 minutes, which is refreshing compared to sprawling Sunbelt suburbs. The Fox River and Little Lake Butte des Morts run through the village, giving you genuine water access and proximity to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail if you're into hiking, but this isn't an outdoor-obsessed community—it's a regular place where people work, raise families, and build routines.
Fox Crossing at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fox Crossing: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fox Crossing, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.0%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.7%
of households
Married Couples
44.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Fox Crossing
In Fox Crossing, rent runs 7% below the WI average, and home values are 7% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,022
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Fox Crossing
Unemployment in Winnebago County, which includes Fox Crossing, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Fox Crossing: Winnebago County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Winnebago County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fox Crossing Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.8 min avg
How Fox Crossing residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fox Crossing, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Appleton International Airport (ATW)
Small hub629k passengers boarded in 2025
- 93 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fox Crossing runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
77.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
421.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fox Crossing Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Winnebago County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Winnebago County, which includes Fox Crossing, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 9 | Winter Storm | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $4,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Winnebago County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Outagamie County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Fox Crossing) is typically good — 264 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
264
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Outagamie County, WI (14 mi away)
Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fox Crossing has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
49.4"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.36" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.13" |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.84" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fox Crossing
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fox Crossing's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Neenah
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Appleton
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Appleton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fox Crossing
Fox Crossing's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fox Crossing (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,877 students · in-state tuition $8,993 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,396 students · in-state tuition $58,794 · 78% graduate · median earnings $59,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fox Crossing
Fox Crossing has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
56 mi awayCities Near Fox Crossing
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fox Crossing?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fox Crossing FAQ
Is Fox Crossing, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Fox Crossing's median rent is $1,009/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,187/year. Median home value is $248,100.
Is Fox Crossing, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Fox Crossing's violent crime rate was 77 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 422 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin?⌄
Winnebago County, which includes Fox Crossing, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Fox Crossing is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,009/month and median household income is $79,187/year. The median home value is $248,100. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Fox Crossing is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from