Living in Bagley, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bagley · Census data 2020–2024
Bagley has 337 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $53,229 (31% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $817/month.
Bagley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bagley at a glance
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 52.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,229State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Bagley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bagley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bagley the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 15.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
Bagley median household income
The median household income in Bagley is $53,229 and the income per person is $35,513. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Bagley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 45.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.07
45.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bagley has many vacation and second homes.
Bagley demographics
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bagley ›
Education in Bagley
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Bagley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bagley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Bagley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley | 337 | $53,229 | $119,400 | $817 |
| Patch Grove | 227 | $48,958 | $150,300 | $688 |
| Garnavillo | 816 | $75,357 | $123,100 | $922 |
| Guttenberg | 1,782 | $57,599 | $193,900 | $870 |
| Bloomington | 710 | $77,750 | $131,300 | $660 |
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Osterdock | 136 | $51,467 | $87,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bagley, WI?
The median household income in Bagley is $53,229, 31% 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 Bagley?
The median home value in Bagley is $119,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Bagley?
The median gross rent in Bagley is $817 per month, about 15.4% of household income.
Is Bagley, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Bagley?
The median age in Bagley is 52.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bagley?
The average commute to work in Bagley is 34 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bagley?
The unemployment rate in Bagley is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bagley?
15.3% of adults in Bagley 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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