Living in Dousman, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dousman · Census data 2020–2024
Dousman has 2,479 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $96,513 (25% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $392,800, the median rent is $1,421/month.
Dousman at a glance
- Population
- 2,479
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $96,513State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $392,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,421/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Dousman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dousman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dousman the median home value is $392,800, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,026 a month in housing costs.
Dousman median household income
The median household income in Dousman is $96,513 and the income per person is $45,912. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Dousman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,028
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.45
Dousman demographics
- Population
- 2,479
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 953
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dousman ›
Education in Dousman
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Dousman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dousman
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Dousman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dousman | 2,479 | $96,513 | $392,800 | $1,421 |
| Summit | 5,114 | $140,682 | $533,300 | $1,615 |
| Wales | 2,902 | $109,024 | $399,400 | $1,322 |
| Delafield | 7,202 | $94,806 | $555,800 | $1,457 |
| North Prairie | 2,385 | $152,798 | $424,100 | $1,304 |
| Sullivan | 663 | $71,250 | $257,400 | $1,160 |
| Oconomowoc | 19,080 | $106,425 | $394,500 | $1,301 |
| Nashotah | 1,354 | $148,403 | $483,300 | $1,375 |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 669 | $250,001 | $1,210,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dousman, WI?
The median household income in Dousman is $96,513, 25% 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 Dousman?
The median home value in Dousman is $392,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Dousman?
The median gross rent in Dousman is $1,421 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Dousman, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Dousman?
The median age in Dousman is 48.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Dousman?
The average commute to work in Dousman is 27 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dousman?
The unemployment rate in Dousman is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dousman?
32.3% of adults in Dousman 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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