Living in Barron, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barron · Census data 2020–2024
Barron has 3,681 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $47,469 (39% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $121,600, the median rent is $946/month.
Barron at a glance
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 46.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $47,469State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $121,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $946/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Barron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barron the median home value is $121,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $977 a month in housing costs.
Barron median household income
The median household income in Barron is $47,469 and the income per person is $25,133. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Barron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,605
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.22
Barron demographics
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.7%
- Households
- 1,587
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barron ›
Education in Barron
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Barron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barron
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Barron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | 3,681 | $47,469 | $121,600 | $946 |
| Cameron | 1,686 | $61,518 | $190,000 | $982 |
| Rice Lake | 9,030 | $52,417 | $193,800 | $856 |
| Almena | 641 | $48,333 | $116,300 | $786 |
| Dallas | 359 | $48,542 | $135,700 | $815 |
| Chetek | 2,177 | $64,141 | $171,200 | $959 |
| Cumberland | 2,282 | $49,479 | $181,100 | $943 |
| Prairie Farm | 423 | $45,313 | $138,500 | $658 |
| Ridgeland | 313 | $40,156 | $122,200 | $535 |
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What is the median household income in Barron, WI?
The median household income in Barron is $47,469, 39% 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 Barron?
The median home value in Barron is $121,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Barron?
The median gross rent in Barron is $946 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Barron, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Barron?
The median age in Barron is 46.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Barron?
The average commute to work in Barron is 27 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barron?
The unemployment rate in Barron is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barron?
15.3% of adults in Barron 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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