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Weston.
About
Life in Weston
If you're considering a move here, understand that Weston is a growing suburban village of about 15,700 people nestled in Marathon County, part of the Wausau metro area—which means you're getting small-town feel with access to bigger-city services without the hassle of actually living in one. The housing market is genuinely affordable by modern standards, with median home values around $229,300 and median household income at $78,207, so your money actually stretches here compared to the coasts or major metros. The job market is solid with unemployment sitting at just 2.6%, and if you work locally, your average commute is only about 17 minutes, which is a real quality-of-life win when you factor in time with family or hobbies.
Weston at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Laos
Who lives in Weston: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weston, the largest foreign-born group is from Laos (24.0%), and 3.3% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 6% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Weston
In Weston, rent runs 6% below the WI average, and home values are 14% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,561
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $311,780 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Weston
Unemployment in Marathon County, which includes Weston, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Weston: Marathon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marathon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Weston Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.5 min avg
How Weston residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weston, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)
Regional airport · few flights88k 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marathon County Sheriff's Office, which covers Weston, runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
100.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
368.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marathon County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marathon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marathon County, which includes Weston, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Hail | $73,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Storm | $175,500 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $157,000 |
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
Marathon County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marathon County, which includes Weston, is typically good — 262 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
262
per year
Moderate Days
71
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Marathon County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weston has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
55°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
64.3"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 7°F | 1.20" |
| Feb | 27°F | 10°F | 1.08" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.83" |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 3.12" |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 1.85" |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.54" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weston
Weston has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Marshfield Medical Center - Weston · 3400 Ministry Parkway
- Outpatient center: Marshfield Clinic-Stevens Point Center · 4100 State Highway 66, Stevens Point
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
North Central Health Care
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Wausau
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Wausau
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weston
Weston's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weston
Weston has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
62 mi awayCities Near Weston
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Weston?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Weston FAQ
Is Weston, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Weston's median rent is $1,024/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $78,207/year. Median home value is $229,300.
Is Weston, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Weston is policed by the Marathon County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 101 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 369 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Weston, Wisconsin?⌄
Marathon County, which includes Weston, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weston, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Weston is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,024/month and median household income is $78,207/year. The median home value is $229,300. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weston, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Weston 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