Living in Gilmanton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilmanton · Census data 2020–2024
Gilmanton has 148 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $52,000 (33% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $206,600, the median rent is $675/month.
Gilmanton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilmanton at a glance
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $206,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gilmanton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gilmanton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilmanton the median home value is $206,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Gilmanton median household income
The median household income in Gilmanton is $52,000 and the income per person is $30,147. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Gilmanton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.24
Gilmanton demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilmanton ›
Education in Gilmanton
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Gilmanton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilmanton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Gilmanton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmanton | 148 | $52,000 | $206,600 | $675 |
| Mondovi | 2,872 | $54,355 | $174,500 | $891 |
| Eleva | 747 | $65,000 | $175,400 | $675 |
| Strum | 1,064 | $68,958 | $200,000 | $823 |
| Alma | 788 | $58,368 | $177,900 | $725 |
| Rock Falls | 169 | $82,083 | $166,700 | $883 |
| Nelson | 381 | $70,625 | $164,200 | $972 |
| Independence | 1,462 | $58,000 | $166,000 | $911 |
| Durand | 1,731 | $58,820 | $152,400 | $830 |
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What is the median household income in Gilmanton, WI?
The median household income in Gilmanton is $52,000, 33% 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 Gilmanton?
The median home value in Gilmanton is $206,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Gilmanton?
The median gross rent in Gilmanton is $675 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Gilmanton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Gilmanton?
The median age in Gilmanton is 38.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Gilmanton?
The average commute to work in Gilmanton is 26 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilmanton?
The unemployment rate in Gilmanton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilmanton?
6.7% of adults in Gilmanton 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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