Living in Eden, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eden · Census data 2020–2024
Eden has 732 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $69,167 (11% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $163,100, the median rent is $1,158/month.
Eden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eden at a glance
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,167State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $163,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Eden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eden the median home value is $163,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Eden median household income
The median household income in Eden is $69,167 and the income per person is $37,155. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Eden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.33
Eden demographics
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 314
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eden ›
Education in Eden
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Eden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Eden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | 732 | $69,167 | $163,100 | $1,158 |
| Fond du Lac | 44,494 | $62,260 | $173,700 | $913 |
| Campbellsport | 1,973 | $80,040 | $221,600 | $909 |
| Lomira | 2,675 | $70,365 | $235,400 | $1,137 |
| Taycheedah | 801 | $111,747 | $340,900 | — |
| Brownsville | 595 | $94,063 | $260,400 | $1,101 |
| Oakfield | 1,182 | $91,172 | $240,700 | $837 |
| St. Peter | 1,413 | $137,604 | $359,800 | — |
| North Fond du Lac | 5,392 | $62,832 | $155,100 | $1,124 |
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What is the median household income in Eden, WI?
The median household income in Eden is $69,167, 11% 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 Eden?
The median home value in Eden is $163,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Eden?
The median gross rent in Eden is $1,158 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Eden, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.3%.
What is the median age in Eden?
The median age in Eden is 38.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eden?
The average commute to work in Eden is 22 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eden?
The unemployment rate in Eden is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eden?
26.4% of adults in Eden 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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