Living in French Island, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Island · Census data 2020–2024
French Island has 4,188 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $60,202 (22% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $207,100, the median rent is $1,030/month.
French Island at a glance
- Population
- 4,188
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,202State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $207,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is French Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in French Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Island the median home value is $207,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,418 a month in housing costs.
French Island median household income
The median household income in French Island is $60,202 and the income per person is $39,960. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in French Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,067
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.08
French Island demographics
- Population
- 4,188
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 2,006
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Island ›
Education in French Island
23.6% of adults 25 and older in French Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Island
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
French Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Island | 4,188 | $60,202 | $207,100 | $1,030 |
| La Crescent | 5,251 | $85,368 | $272,400 | $889 |
| La Crosse | 51,356 | $55,866 | $210,100 | $1,010 |
| Onalaska | 19,348 | $85,867 | $288,900 | $1,130 |
| Dresbach | 286 | $90,250 | $343,800 | $625 |
| Dakota | 304 | $95,357 | $236,200 | — |
| Brice Prairie | 1,782 | $94,408 | $297,300 | $1,578 |
| Holmen | 11,372 | $79,899 | $285,900 | $1,175 |
| Hokah | 668 | $60,781 | $188,700 | $912 |
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What is the median household income in French Island, WI?
The median household income in French Island is $60,202, 22% 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 French Island?
The median home value in French Island is $207,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in French Island?
The median gross rent in French Island is $1,030 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is French Island, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in French Island?
The median age in French Island is 48.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in French Island?
The average commute to work in French Island is 15 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Island?
The unemployment rate in French Island is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Island?
23.6% of adults in French Island 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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