Living in Amery, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amery · Census data 2020–2024
Amery has 2,959 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $59,219 (24% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $183,000, the median rent is $1,154/month.
Amery at a glance
- Population
- 2,959
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,219State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $183,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Amery a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Amery
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amery the median home value is $183,000, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,364 a month in housing costs.
Amery median household income
The median household income in Amery is $59,219 and the income per person is $38,910. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Amery: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.96
Amery demographics
- Population
- 2,959
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 1,431
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amery ›
Education in Amery
32% of adults 25 and older in Amery have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amery
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Amery vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery | 2,959 | $59,219 | $183,000 | $1,154 |
| Clear Lake | 957 | $74,000 | $198,700 | $878 |
| Deer Park | 223 | $66,875 | $184,100 | $694 |
| Clayton | 370 | $58,750 | $135,700 | $817 |
| Star Prairie | 674 | $77,188 | $283,500 | $1,047 |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | $61,250 | $157,500 | $792 |
| Balsam Lake | 754 | $52,011 | $210,200 | $975 |
| Centuria | 806 | $49,821 | $145,600 | $860 |
| Dresser | 1,028 | $80,114 | $196,100 | $1,068 |
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What is the median household income in Amery, WI?
The median household income in Amery is $59,219, 24% 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 Amery?
The median home value in Amery is $183,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Amery?
The median gross rent in Amery is $1,154 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Amery, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in Amery?
The median age in Amery is 49.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Amery?
The average commute to work in Amery is 22 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amery?
The unemployment rate in Amery is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amery?
32% of adults in Amery 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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