Living in Almena, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Almena · Census data 2020–2024
Almena has 641 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $48,333 (38% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $786/month.
Almena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Almena at a glance
- Population
- 641
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $48,333State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $786/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Almena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Almena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Almena the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Almena median household income
The median household income in Almena is $48,333 and the income per person is $32,324. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Almena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 337
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.05
Almena demographics
- Population
- 641
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Almena ›
Education in Almena
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Almena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Almena
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 94.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Almena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almena | 641 | $48,333 | $116,300 | $786 |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | $61,250 | $157,500 | $792 |
| Cumberland | 2,282 | $49,479 | $181,100 | $943 |
| Clayton | 370 | $58,750 | $135,700 | $817 |
| Barron | 3,681 | $47,469 | $121,600 | $946 |
| Prairie Farm | 423 | $45,313 | $138,500 | $658 |
| Cameron | 1,686 | $61,518 | $190,000 | $982 |
| Rice Lake | 9,030 | $52,417 | $193,800 | $856 |
| Dallas | 359 | $48,542 | $135,700 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in Almena, WI?
The median household income in Almena is $48,333, 38% 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 Almena?
The median home value in Almena is $116,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Almena?
The median gross rent in Almena is $786 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Almena, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Almena?
The median age in Almena is 43.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Almena?
The average commute to work in Almena is 21 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Almena?
The unemployment rate in Almena is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Almena?
11.2% of adults in Almena 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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