Living in Evansville, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evansville · Census data 2020–2024
Evansville has 5,782 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $81,149 (5% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $276,400, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Evansville at a glance
- Population
- 5,782
- Median age
- 36.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,149State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $276,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Evansville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Evansville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evansville the median home value is $276,400, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Evansville median household income
The median household income in Evansville is $81,149 and the income per person is $43,602. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Evansville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,607
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
Evansville demographics
- Population
- 5,782
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 2,607
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evansville ›
Education in Evansville
35% of adults 25 and older in Evansville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evansville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Evansville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 5,782 | $81,149 | $276,400 | $1,093 |
| Brooklyn | 1,408 | $108,929 | $268,900 | $1,375 |
| Footville | 908 | $68,571 | $160,800 | $757 |
| Albany | 1,063 | $72,649 | $173,200 | $859 |
| Orfordville | 1,473 | $65,417 | $194,900 | $388 |
| Stoughton | 13,033 | $79,551 | $293,500 | $1,157 |
| Oregon | 11,547 | $102,978 | $417,200 | $1,221 |
| Hanover | 130 | $60,972 | $150,000 | — |
| Brodhead | 3,197 | $49,583 | $168,800 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Evansville, WI?
The median household income in Evansville is $81,149, 5% 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 Evansville?
The median home value in Evansville is $276,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Evansville?
The median gross rent in Evansville is $1,093 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Evansville, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Evansville?
The median age in Evansville is 36.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Evansville?
The average commute to work in Evansville is 27 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evansville?
The unemployment rate in Evansville is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evansville?
35% of adults in Evansville 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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