Living in Darlington, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darlington · Census data 2020–2024
Darlington has 2,409 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $56,641 (27% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $155,100, the median rent is $873/month.
Darlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,409
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,641State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $155,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darlington the median home value is $155,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Darlington median household income
The median household income in Darlington is $56,641 and the income per person is $30,688. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Darlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 999
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.61
Darlington demographics
- Population
- 2,409
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 901
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darlington ›
Education in Darlington
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Darlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darlington
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Darlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 2,409 | $56,641 | $155,100 | $873 |
| Gratiot | 305 | $42,344 | $151,300 | $688 |
| Shullsburg | 1,184 | $64,028 | $148,800 | $914 |
| Belmont | 949 | $61,875 | $191,200 | $733 |
| Apple River | 290 | $44,028 | $87,100 | $880 |
| Argyle | 877 | $59,702 | $137,300 | $608 |
| Mineral Point | 2,559 | $81,000 | $212,200 | $877 |
| Warren | 1,396 | $75,813 | $102,200 | $741 |
| South Wayne | 441 | $75,139 | $130,600 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in Darlington, WI?
The median household income in Darlington is $56,641, 27% 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $155,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Darlington?
The median gross rent in Darlington is $873 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Darlington, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age in Darlington is 31.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Darlington?
The average commute to work in Darlington is 20 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darlington?
25.4% of adults in Darlington 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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