Living in Embarrass, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Embarrass · Census data 2020–2024
Embarrass has 284 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $58,750 (24% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $135,000, the median rent is $619/month.
Embarrass is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Embarrass at a glance
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 53State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $135,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $619/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Embarrass a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Embarrass
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Embarrass the median home value is $135,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,170 a month in housing costs.
Embarrass median household income
The median household income in Embarrass is $58,750 and the income per person is $33,598. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Embarrass: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.06
Embarrass demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Embarrass ›
Education in Embarrass
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Embarrass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Embarrass
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Embarrass vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embarrass | 284 | $58,750 | $135,000 | $619 |
| Clintonville | 4,580 | $53,304 | $112,000 | $927 |
| Pella | 112 | $60,714 | $169,400 | — |
| Shawano | 9,522 | $57,490 | $160,800 | $819 |
| Bear Creek | 307 | $66,250 | $104,200 | $890 |
| Marion | 1,238 | $60,521 | $104,200 | $754 |
| Caroline | 426 | $74,803 | $151,400 | $1,625 |
| Navarino | 159 | $82,500 | $221,400 | $675 |
| Gresham | 570 | $55,625 | $102,800 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Embarrass, WI?
The median household income in Embarrass is $58,750, 24% 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 Embarrass?
The median home value in Embarrass is $135,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Embarrass?
The median gross rent in Embarrass is $619 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Embarrass, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Embarrass?
The median age in Embarrass is 53 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Embarrass?
The average commute to work in Embarrass is 24 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Embarrass?
The unemployment rate in Embarrass is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Embarrass?
18.5% of adults in Embarrass 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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