Living in Argyle, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argyle · Census data 2020–2024
Argyle has 877 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $59,702 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $137,300, the median rent is $608/month.
Argyle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Argyle at a glance
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 45State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,702State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $137,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Argyle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Argyle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argyle the median home value is $137,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Argyle median household income
The median household income in Argyle is $59,702 and the income per person is $36,161. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Argyle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 462
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.97
Argyle demographics
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 446
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argyle ›
Education in Argyle
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Argyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Argyle
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Argyle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle | 877 | $59,702 | $137,300 | $608 |
| Blanchardville | 734 | $64,531 | $172,200 | $634 |
| South Wayne | 441 | $75,139 | $130,600 | $788 |
| Browntown | 249 | $73,542 | $105,800 | $870 |
| Gratiot | 305 | $42,344 | $151,300 | $688 |
| Hollandale | 327 | $71,250 | $174,000 | $743 |
| Darlington | 2,409 | $56,641 | $155,100 | $873 |
| Monroe | 10,587 | $69,334 | $195,300 | $862 |
| New Glarus | 2,172 | $101,098 | $282,700 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in Argyle, WI?
The median household income in Argyle is $59,702, 23% 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 Argyle?
The median home value in Argyle is $137,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Argyle?
The median gross rent in Argyle is $608 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Argyle, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Argyle?
The median age in Argyle is 45 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Argyle?
The average commute to work in Argyle is 27 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Argyle?
The unemployment rate in Argyle is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Argyle?
15.1% of adults in Argyle 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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