Living in Eastman, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastman · Census data 2020–2024
Eastman has 398 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $62,500 (19% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $197,700, the median rent is $763/month.
Eastman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eastman at a glance
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 36.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,500State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $197,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Eastman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eastman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastman the median home value is $197,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Eastman median household income
The median household income in Eastman is $62,500 and the income per person is $30,261. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Eastman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.31
Eastman demographics
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastman ›
Education in Eastman
13% of adults 25 and older in Eastman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastman
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Eastman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
| Lynxville | 105 | $60,625 | $158,300 | $838 |
| Harpers Ferry | 253 | $44,107 | $174,200 | — |
| Seneca | 372 | $62,143 | $159,900 | $1,025 |
| Wauzeka | 591 | $73,333 | $143,300 | $693 |
| Steuben | 148 | $72,188 | $106,300 | $788 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Mount Sterling | 164 | $47,188 | $132,800 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Eastman, WI?
The median household income in Eastman is $62,500, 19% 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 Eastman?
The median home value in Eastman is $197,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Eastman?
The median gross rent in Eastman is $763 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is Eastman, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Eastman?
The median age in Eastman is 36.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eastman?
The average commute to work in Eastman is 28 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastman?
The unemployment rate in Eastman is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastman?
13% of adults in Eastman 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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