Living in Elderon, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elderon · Census data 2020–2024
Elderon has 135 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $65,417 (16% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $153,300, the median rent is $890/month.
Elderon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elderon at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 60.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $153,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Elderon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elderon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elderon the median home value is $153,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,089 a month in housing costs.
Elderon median household income
The median household income in Elderon is $65,417 and the income per person is $35,336. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Elderon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.01
Elderon demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elderon ›
Education in Elderon
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Elderon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elderon
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Elderon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderon | 135 | $65,417 | $153,300 | $890 |
| Wittenberg | 1,027 | $52,821 | $138,500 | $701 |
| Eland | 169 | $66,250 | $145,800 | — |
| Hatley | 542 | $93,750 | $213,000 | $862 |
| Birnamwood | 643 | $63,750 | $143,400 | $550 |
| Tigerton | 762 | $59,311 | $124,100 | $965 |
| Rosholt | 460 | $66,250 | $193,800 | $825 |
| Bowler | 316 | $53,750 | $137,500 | $814 |
| Aniwa | 245 | $50,417 | $80,000 | $481 |
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What is the median household income in Elderon, WI?
The median household income in Elderon is $65,417, 16% 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 Elderon?
The median home value in Elderon is $153,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Elderon?
The median gross rent in Elderon is $890 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Elderon, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Elderon?
The median age in Elderon is 60.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Elderon?
The average commute to work in Elderon is 25 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elderon?
The unemployment rate in Elderon is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elderon?
8.8% of adults in Elderon 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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