Living in Cumberland, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumberland · Census data 2020–2024
Cumberland has 2,282 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $49,479 (36% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $181,100, the median rent is $943/month.
Cumberland at a glance
- Population
- 2,282
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,479State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $181,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cumberland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cumberland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumberland the median home value is $181,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.
Cumberland median household income
The median household income in Cumberland is $49,479 and the income per person is $34,391. 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Cumberland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,146
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
Cumberland demographics
- Population
- 2,282
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 965
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumberland ›
Education in Cumberland
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumberland
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Cumberland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2,282 | $49,479 | $181,100 | $943 |
| Almena | 641 | $48,333 | $116,300 | $786 |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | $61,250 | $157,500 | $792 |
| Barron | 3,681 | $47,469 | $121,600 | $946 |
| Haugen | 284 | $76,250 | $144,200 | — |
| Shell Lake | 1,459 | $57,500 | $229,400 | $450 |
| Rice Lake | 9,030 | $52,417 | $193,800 | $856 |
| Clayton | 370 | $58,750 | $135,700 | $817 |
| Cameron | 1,686 | $61,518 | $190,000 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Cumberland, WI?
The median household income in Cumberland is $49,479, 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 Cumberland?
The median home value in Cumberland is $181,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Cumberland?
The median gross rent in Cumberland is $943 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Cumberland, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
What is the median age in Cumberland?
The median age in Cumberland is 39.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Cumberland?
The average commute to work in Cumberland is 21 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland?
The unemployment rate in Cumberland is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumberland?
31.3% of adults in Cumberland 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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