Living in Abbotsford, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abbotsford · Census data 2020–2024
Abbotsford has 2,024 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $68,580 (11% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $151,500, the median rent is $888/month.
Abbotsford at a glance
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,580State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $151,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Abbotsford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Abbotsford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abbotsford the median home value is $151,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,291 a month in housing costs.
Abbotsford median household income
The median household income in Abbotsford is $68,580 and the income per person is $27,966. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Abbotsford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 810
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.74
Abbotsford demographics
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 719
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abbotsford ›
Education in Abbotsford
13% of adults 25 and older in Abbotsford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abbotsford
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Abbotsford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 2,024 | $68,580 | $151,500 | $888 |
| Colby | 1,907 | $50,114 | $184,700 | $854 |
| Dorchester | 879 | $60,536 | $156,000 | $837 |
| Curtiss | 442 | $68,523 | $90,800 | $783 |
| Unity | 378 | $56,827 | $105,300 | $850 |
| Stetsonville | 575 | $54,756 | $182,500 | $446 |
| Owen | 920 | $61,250 | $140,900 | $685 |
| Spencer | 1,686 | $69,750 | $155,400 | $580 |
| Athens | 1,055 | $52,750 | $189,700 | $681 |
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What is the median household income in Abbotsford, WI?
The median household income in Abbotsford is $68,580, 11% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abbotsford?
The median home value in Abbotsford is $151,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Abbotsford?
The median gross rent in Abbotsford is $888 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Abbotsford, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Abbotsford?
The median age in Abbotsford is 38.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Abbotsford?
The average commute to work in Abbotsford is 19 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abbotsford?
The unemployment rate in Abbotsford is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abbotsford?
13% of adults in Abbotsford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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