Living in Antigo, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Antigo · Census data 2020–2024
Antigo has 8,069 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $45,520 (41% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $104,800, the median rent is $683/month.
Antigo at a glance
- Population
- 8,069
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,520State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $104,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Antigo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Antigo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Antigo the median home value is $104,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $872 a month in housing costs.
Antigo median household income
The median household income in Antigo is $45,520 and the income per person is $29,415. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Antigo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,468
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.93
Antigo demographics
- Population
- 8,069
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 4,064
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Antigo ›
Education in Antigo
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Antigo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Antigo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Antigo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo | 8,069 | $45,520 | $104,800 | $683 |
| Aniwa | 245 | $50,417 | $80,000 | $481 |
| Mattoon | 457 | $68,750 | $86,700 | $960 |
| Birnamwood | 643 | $63,750 | $143,400 | $550 |
| White Lake | 220 | $52,917 | $150,000 | $725 |
| Eland | 169 | $66,250 | $145,800 | — |
| Hatley | 542 | $93,750 | $213,000 | $862 |
| Neopit | 623 | $55,000 | $53,500 | $508 |
| Post Lake | 331 | $65,438 | $310,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Antigo, WI?
The median household income in Antigo is $45,520, 41% 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 Antigo?
The median home value in Antigo is $104,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Antigo?
The median gross rent in Antigo is $683 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Antigo, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Antigo?
The median age in Antigo is 44.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Antigo?
The average commute to work in Antigo is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Antigo?
The unemployment rate in Antigo is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Antigo?
14.2% of adults in Antigo 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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