Living in Brodhead, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brodhead · Census data 2020–2024
Brodhead has 3,197 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $49,583 (36% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $168,800, the median rent is $680/month.
Brodhead at a glance
- Population
- 3,197
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,583State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Brodhead a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brodhead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brodhead the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,450 a month in housing costs.
Brodhead median household income
The median household income in Brodhead is $49,583 and the income per person is $31,233. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Brodhead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,494
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.16
Brodhead demographics
- Population
- 3,197
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,461
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brodhead ›
Education in Brodhead
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Brodhead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brodhead
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Brodhead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodhead | 3,197 | $49,583 | $168,800 | $680 |
| Orfordville | 1,473 | $65,417 | $194,900 | $388 |
| Albany | 1,063 | $72,649 | $173,200 | $859 |
| Juda | 390 | $64,135 | $159,800 | $1,030 |
| Footville | 908 | $68,571 | $160,800 | $757 |
| Hanover | 130 | $60,972 | $150,000 | — |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | $108,355 | $237,300 | $1,318 |
| Evansville | 5,782 | $81,149 | $276,400 | $1,093 |
| Durand | 1,592 | $65,688 | $135,500 | $796 |
More for people moving to Brodhead
Brodhead ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brodhead: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brodhead, WI?
The median household income in Brodhead is $49,583, 36% 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 Brodhead?
The median home value in Brodhead is $168,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Brodhead?
The median gross rent in Brodhead is $680 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Brodhead, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Brodhead?
The median age in Brodhead is 41.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brodhead?
The average commute to work in Brodhead is 26 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brodhead?
The unemployment rate in Brodhead is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brodhead?
12.1% of adults in Brodhead 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.
Last updated: