Living in East Troy, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Troy · Census data 2020–2024
East Troy has 4,978 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $79,669 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $299,600, the median rent is $1,436/month.
East Troy at a glance
- Population
- 4,978
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,669State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $299,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,436/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Troy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Troy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Troy the median home value is $299,600, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,436 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,900 a month in housing costs.
East Troy median household income
The median household income in East Troy is $79,669 and the income per person is $43,088. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in East Troy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,438
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.19
East Troy demographics
- Population
- 4,978
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 2,255
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Troy ›
Education in East Troy
30.8% of adults 25 and older in East Troy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Troy
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
East Troy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Troy | 4,978 | $79,669 | $299,600 | $1,436 |
| Potter Lake | 807 | $94,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | $98,273 | $366,200 | $1,142 |
| Eagle | 2,054 | $112,083 | $331,900 | $877 |
| Rochester | 3,764 | $107,038 | $375,700 | $855 |
| Waterford | 5,692 | $82,404 | $329,800 | $1,374 |
| Vernon | 7,481 | $120,000 | $434,700 | $1,125 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 1,469 | $74,313 | $378,300 | — |
| Lyons | 1,196 | $112,639 | $288,000 | $1,630 |
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What is the median household income in East Troy, WI?
The median household income in East Troy is $79,669, 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 East Troy?
The median home value in East Troy is $299,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in East Troy?
The median gross rent in East Troy is $1,436 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is East Troy, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in East Troy?
The median age in East Troy is 38.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in East Troy?
The average commute to work in East Troy is 24 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Troy?
The unemployment rate in East Troy is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Troy?
30.8% of adults in East Troy 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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