Living in Denmark, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denmark · Census data 2020–2024
Denmark has 2,558 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $75,714 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $235,200, the median rent is $906/month.
Denmark at a glance
- Population
- 2,558
- Median age
- 35.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,714State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $235,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Denmark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Denmark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denmark the median home value is $235,200, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Denmark median household income
The median household income in Denmark is $75,714 and the income per person is $36,196. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Denmark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 996
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.64
Denmark demographics
- Population
- 2,558
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 962
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denmark ›
Education in Denmark
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Denmark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denmark
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Denmark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,558 | $75,714 | $235,200 | $906 |
| Maribel | 370 | $74,167 | $191,100 | $679 |
| Kellnersville | 254 | $45,481 | $150,500 | $640 |
| Bellevue | 16,442 | $84,672 | $299,100 | $1,154 |
| Francis Creek | 627 | $86,875 | $235,900 | $650 |
| Greenleaf | 865 | $83,333 | $179,700 | $826 |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | $143,800 | $758 |
| Allouez | 13,975 | $91,250 | $235,000 | $1,114 |
| De Pere | 25,301 | $84,869 | $280,600 | $1,053 |
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What is the median household income in Denmark, WI?
The median household income in Denmark is $75,714, 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 Denmark?
The median home value in Denmark is $235,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Denmark?
The median gross rent in Denmark is $906 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Denmark, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Denmark?
The median age in Denmark is 35.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Denmark?
The average commute to work in Denmark is 20 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denmark?
The unemployment rate in Denmark is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denmark?
24.7% of adults in Denmark 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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