Living in Burnett, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnett · Census data 2020–2024
Burnett has 270 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $86,875 (12% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $149,700, the median rent is $813/month.
Burnett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burnett at a glance
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 39State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,875State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $149,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Burnett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 19.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burnett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnett the median home value is $149,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Burnett median household income
The median household income in Burnett is $86,875 and the income per person is $48,688. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Burnett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.06
Burnett demographics
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 5.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnett ›
Education in Burnett
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Burnett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnett
- Unemployment rate
- 19.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 27.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Burnett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett | 270 | $86,875 | $149,700 | $813 |
| Horicon | 3,814 | $53,465 | $172,500 | $906 |
| Kekoskee | 1,067 | $96,944 | $305,100 | $1,120 |
| Beaver Dam | 16,565 | $66,673 | $201,900 | $959 |
| Juneau | 2,625 | $77,708 | $186,700 | $852 |
| Mayville | 5,228 | $66,834 | $193,000 | $835 |
| Waupun | 11,174 | $65,625 | $188,600 | $951 |
| Fox Lake | 1,780 | $75,000 | $174,900 | $1,253 |
| Iron Ridge | 909 | $76,944 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in Burnett, WI?
The median household income in Burnett is $86,875, 12% 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 Burnett?
The median home value in Burnett is $149,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Burnett?
The median gross rent in Burnett is $813 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Burnett, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Burnett?
The median age in Burnett is 39 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Burnett?
The average commute to work in Burnett is 16 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnett?
The unemployment rate in Burnett is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnett?
28.2% of adults in Burnett 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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