Living in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baileys Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Baileys Harbor has 386 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $80,556 (4% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $385,900, the median rent is $1,340/month.
Baileys Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baileys Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 58.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,556State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $385,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,340/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Baileys Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baileys Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baileys Harbor the median home value is $385,900, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,083 a month in housing costs.
Baileys Harbor median household income
The median household income in Baileys Harbor is $80,556 and the income per person is $51,412. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Baileys Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 323
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 28.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.66
Baileys Harbor demographics
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 232
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baileys Harbor ›
Education in Baileys Harbor
49% of adults 25 and older in Baileys Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baileys Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Baileys Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Harbor | 386 | $80,556 | $385,900 | $1,340 |
| Ephraim | 412 | $100,313 | $505,100 | $956 |
| Sister Bay | 1,044 | $71,169 | $392,200 | $1,168 |
| Egg Harbor | 343 | $89,375 | $441,700 | — |
| Ellison Bay | 186 | $66,000 | $292,900 | — |
| Sturgeon Bay | 9,806 | $59,926 | $236,300 | $1,097 |
| Menominee | 8,326 | $49,432 | $104,400 | $735 |
| Marinette | 11,115 | $58,638 | $120,200 | $807 |
| Little Sturgeon | 111 | $70,625 | $483,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Baileys Harbor, WI?
The median household income in Baileys Harbor is $80,556, 4% higher 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 Baileys Harbor?
The median home value in Baileys Harbor is $385,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Baileys Harbor?
The median gross rent in Baileys Harbor is $1,340 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Baileys Harbor, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Baileys Harbor?
The median age in Baileys Harbor is 58.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Baileys Harbor?
The average commute to work in Baileys Harbor is 14 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baileys Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Baileys Harbor is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baileys Harbor?
49% of adults in Baileys Harbor 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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