Living in Biron, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Biron · Census data 2020–2024
Biron has 822 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $66,250 (14% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $154,400, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Biron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Biron at a glance
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $154,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Biron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Biron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Biron the median home value is $154,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,277 a month in housing costs.
Biron median household income
The median household income in Biron is $66,250 and the income per person is $39,076. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Biron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.39
Biron demographics
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 326
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Biron ›
Education in Biron
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Biron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Biron
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Biron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biron | 822 | $66,250 | $154,400 | $1,161 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 18,722 | $55,253 | $131,900 | $888 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,850 | $93,346 | $218,800 | $712 |
| Rudolph | 466 | $59,375 | $180,900 | $700 |
| Port Edwards | 1,881 | $75,598 | $158,600 | $910 |
| Nekoosa | 2,420 | $46,458 | $116,900 | $699 |
| Vesper | 496 | $61,149 | $120,700 | $621 |
| Whiting | 1,493 | $73,063 | $220,000 | $1,011 |
| Plover | 13,884 | $88,042 | $269,800 | $1,089 |
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What is the median household income in Biron, WI?
The median household income in Biron is $66,250, 14% 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 Biron?
The median home value in Biron is $154,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Biron?
The median gross rent in Biron is $1,161 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Biron, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Biron?
The median age in Biron is 51.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Biron?
The average commute to work in Biron is 20 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Biron?
The unemployment rate in Biron is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Biron?
19.4% of adults in Biron 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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