Living in Fall Creek, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fall Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Fall Creek has 1,493 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $86,818 (12% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $214,200, the median rent is $1,046/month.
Fall Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fall Creek at a glance
- Population
- 1,493
- Median age
- 35State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,818State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $214,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,046/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Fall Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fall Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fall Creek the median home value is $214,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Fall Creek median household income
The median household income in Fall Creek is $86,818 and the income per person is $38,642. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Fall Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.02
Fall Creek demographics
- Population
- 1,493
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 482
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fall Creek ›
Education in Fall Creek
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Fall Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fall Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Fall Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek | 1,493 | $86,818 | $214,200 | $1,046 |
| Altoona | 8,878 | $84,552 | $233,100 | $1,285 |
| Seymour | 1,531 | $95,139 | $241,300 | $1,402 |
| Augusta | 1,341 | $53,714 | $148,400 | $837 |
| Lake Wissota | 3,184 | $105,150 | $334,600 | $1,005 |
| Lake Hallie | 7,285 | $86,740 | $292,100 | $1,223 |
| Eau Claire | 70,322 | $67,395 | $247,600 | $1,045 |
| Chippewa Falls | 14,782 | $57,873 | $210,400 | $910 |
| Osseo | 1,687 | $59,548 | $181,600 | $871 |
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What is the median household income in Fall Creek, WI?
The median household income in Fall Creek is $86,818, 12% 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 Fall Creek?
The median home value in Fall Creek is $214,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Fall Creek?
The median gross rent in Fall Creek is $1,046 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Fall Creek, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Fall Creek?
The median age in Fall Creek is 35 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fall Creek?
The average commute to work in Fall Creek is 27 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fall Creek?
The unemployment rate in Fall Creek is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fall Creek?
31.4% of adults in Fall Creek 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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