Living in Friesland, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friesland · Census data 2020–2024
Friesland has 297 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $86,250 (11% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $151,300, the median rent is $742/month.
Friesland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Friesland at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 37.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Friesland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Friesland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friesland the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 11.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Friesland median household income
The median household income in Friesland is $86,250 and the income per person is $33,001. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Friesland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 132
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.50
Friesland demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friesland ›
Education in Friesland
16% of adults 25 and older in Friesland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friesland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Friesland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland | 297 | $86,250 | $151,300 | $742 |
| Cambria | 795 | $69,323 | $157,900 | $736 |
| Randolph | 1,642 | $58,571 | $176,800 | $764 |
| Fox Lake | 1,780 | $75,000 | $174,900 | $1,253 |
| Kingston | 271 | $72,083 | $151,600 | $695 |
| Dalton | 227 | $59,464 | $145,000 | $1,034 |
| Markesan | 1,275 | $62,165 | $155,000 | $514 |
| Marquette | 232 | $58,750 | $232,500 | $900 |
| Doylestown | 160 | $75,000 | $206,700 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Friesland, WI?
The median household income in Friesland is $86,250, 11% 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 Friesland?
The median home value in Friesland is $151,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Friesland?
The median gross rent in Friesland is $742 per month, about 11.5% of household income.
Is Friesland, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Friesland?
The median age in Friesland is 37.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Friesland?
The average commute to work in Friesland is 26 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friesland?
The unemployment rate in Friesland is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friesland?
16% of adults in Friesland 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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