Living in Como, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Como · Census data 2020–2024
Como has 2,197 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $75,266 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $278,400, the median rent is $1,543/month.
Como at a glance
- Population
- 2,197
- Median age
- 35.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,266State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $278,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,543/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Como a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Como
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Como the median home value is $278,400, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,543 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,659 a month in housing costs.
Como median household income
The median household income in Como is $75,266 and the income per person is $37,873. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Como: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,282
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.23
Como demographics
- Population
- 2,197
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 985
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Como ›
Education in Como
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Como have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Como
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Como vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 2,197 | $75,266 | $278,400 | $1,543 |
| Lake Geneva | 8,521 | $75,629 | $343,800 | $1,389 |
| Williams Bay | 2,981 | $84,113 | $444,700 | $900 |
| Springfield | 100 | $45,962 | $264,800 | — |
| Elkhorn | 10,221 | $77,649 | $273,600 | $1,034 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 1,737 | $106,750 | $572,600 | $1,149 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,757 | $83,550 | $355,500 | $913 |
| Lyons | 1,196 | $112,639 | $288,000 | $1,630 |
| Delavan | 8,689 | $65,357 | $218,800 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Como, WI?
The median household income in Como is $75,266, about the same as 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 Como?
The median home value in Como is $278,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Como?
The median gross rent in Como is $1,543 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Como, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Como?
The median age in Como is 35.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Como?
The average commute to work in Como is 25 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Como?
The unemployment rate in Como is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Como?
17.8% of adults in Como 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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