Living in Fennimore, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fennimore · Census data 2020–2024
Fennimore has 2,752 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $61,875 (20% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $161,400, the median rent is $732/month.
Fennimore at a glance
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $161,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $732/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fennimore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fennimore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fennimore the median home value is $161,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,314 a month in housing costs.
Fennimore median household income
The median household income in Fennimore is $61,875 and the income per person is $35,949. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Fennimore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,223
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.33
Fennimore demographics
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 1,143
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fennimore ›
Education in Fennimore
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Fennimore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fennimore
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Fennimore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore | 2,752 | $61,875 | $161,400 | $732 |
| Lancaster | 3,976 | $84,302 | $204,000 | $806 |
| Woodman | 224 | $83,438 | $152,000 | $625 |
| Mount Hope | 230 | $64,063 | $97,800 | $641 |
| Montfort | 629 | $90,000 | $158,000 | $943 |
| Boscobel | 3,242 | $54,071 | $147,400 | $655 |
| Livingston | 555 | $66,875 | $166,000 | $788 |
| Wauzeka | 591 | $73,333 | $143,300 | $693 |
| Blue River | 472 | $59,861 | $124,100 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Fennimore, WI?
The median household income in Fennimore is $61,875, 20% 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 Fennimore?
The median home value in Fennimore is $161,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Fennimore?
The median gross rent in Fennimore is $732 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Fennimore, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Fennimore?
The median age in Fennimore is 36.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fennimore?
The average commute to work in Fennimore is 22 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fennimore?
The unemployment rate in Fennimore is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fennimore?
25.8% of adults in Fennimore 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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