Living in Edgar, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgar · Census data 2020–2024
Edgar has 1,409 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $63,482 (18% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $180,200, the median rent is $813/month.
Edgar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edgar at a glance
- Population
- 1,409
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,482State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $180,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Edgar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edgar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgar the median home value is $180,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Edgar median household income
The median household income in Edgar is $63,482 and the income per person is $44,929. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Edgar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 731
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.94
Edgar demographics
- Population
- 1,409
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 725
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgar ›
Education in Edgar
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Edgar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgar
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Edgar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar | 1,409 | $63,482 | $180,200 | $813 |
| Marathon City | 1,422 | $89,519 | $198,200 | $853 |
| Athens | 1,055 | $52,750 | $189,700 | $681 |
| Stratford | 1,438 | $66,739 | $200,700 | $783 |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | $94,294 | $255,900 | $1,290 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | $64,389 | $167,900 | $1,010 |
| Mosinee | 4,498 | $73,479 | $156,100 | $1,091 |
| Maine | 2,602 | $110,721 | $277,500 | $962 |
| Schofield | 2,120 | $65,583 | $154,000 | $926 |
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What is the median household income in Edgar, WI?
The median household income in Edgar is $63,482, 18% 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 Edgar?
The median home value in Edgar is $180,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Edgar?
The median gross rent in Edgar is $813 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Edgar, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Edgar?
The median age in Edgar is 51.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Edgar?
The average commute to work in Edgar is 24 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgar?
The unemployment rate in Edgar is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgar?
16.8% of adults in Edgar 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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