Living in Ephraim, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ephraim · Census data 2020–2024
Ephraim has 412 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $100,313 (29% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $505,100, the median rent is $956/month.
Ephraim is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ephraim at a glance
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 61.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $100,313State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $505,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.5%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Ephraim a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ephraim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ephraim the median home value is $505,100, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,103 a month in housing costs.
Ephraim median household income
The median household income in Ephraim is $100,313 and the income per person is $92,903. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Ephraim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 618
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 65.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.95
65.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ephraim has many vacation and second homes.
Ephraim demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 44.7%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ephraim ›
Education in Ephraim
77.5% of adults 25 and older in Ephraim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 35% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ephraim
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Ephraim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim | 412 | $100,313 | $505,100 | $956 |
| Sister Bay | 1,044 | $71,169 | $392,200 | $1,168 |
| Baileys Harbor | 386 | $80,556 | $385,900 | $1,340 |
| Ellison Bay | 186 | $66,000 | $292,900 | — |
| Egg Harbor | 343 | $89,375 | $441,700 | — |
| Menominee | 8,326 | $49,432 | $104,400 | $735 |
| Marinette | 11,115 | $58,638 | $120,200 | $807 |
| Sturgeon Bay | 9,806 | $59,926 | $236,300 | $1,097 |
| Stephenson | 902 | $44,600 | $101,800 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Ephraim, WI?
The median household income in Ephraim is $100,313, 29% higher 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 Ephraim?
The median home value in Ephraim is $505,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Ephraim?
The median gross rent in Ephraim is $956 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is Ephraim, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ephraim?
The median age in Ephraim is 61.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ephraim?
The average commute to work in Ephraim is 11 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ephraim?
The unemployment rate in Ephraim is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ephraim?
77.5% of adults in Ephraim 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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