Living in Chain O' Lakes, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chain O' Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Chain O' Lakes has 908 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $83,194 (7% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $640,000, the median rent is $768/month.
Chain O' Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chain O' Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 64State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,194State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $640,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Chain O' Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chain O' Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chain O' Lakes the median home value is $640,000, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,132 a month in housing costs.
Chain O' Lakes median household income
The median household income in Chain O' Lakes is $83,194 and the income per person is $100,628. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Chain O' Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,052
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 51.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.78
51.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chain O' Lakes has many vacation and second homes.
Chain O' Lakes demographics
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 41.3%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chain O' Lakes ›
Education in Chain O' Lakes
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Chain O' Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chain O' Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Chain O' Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain O' Lakes | 908 | $83,194 | $640,000 | $768 |
| King | 1,399 | $84,183 | $145,900 | — |
| Waupaca | 6,283 | $52,727 | $175,600 | $783 |
| Scandinavia | 379 | $59,375 | $165,900 | $711 |
| Amherst | 1,113 | $64,922 | $244,300 | $856 |
| Ogdensburg | 189 | $59,479 | $96,700 | $906 |
| Wild Rose | 903 | $48,750 | $110,900 | $847 |
| Weyauwega | 1,789 | $66,625 | $152,100 | $844 |
| Amherst Junction | 341 | $106,250 | $314,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Chain O' Lakes, WI?
The median household income in Chain O' Lakes is $83,194, 7% 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 Chain O' Lakes?
The median home value in Chain O' Lakes is $640,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Chain O' Lakes?
The median gross rent in Chain O' Lakes is $768 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Chain O' Lakes, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Chain O' Lakes?
The median age in Chain O' Lakes is 64 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Chain O' Lakes?
The average commute to work in Chain O' Lakes is 16 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chain O' Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Chain O' Lakes is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chain O' Lakes?
69.6% of adults in Chain O' Lakes 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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