Living in Goodman, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goodman · Census data 2020–2024
Goodman has 170 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $43,125 (44% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $72,700, the median rent is $533/month.
Goodman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Goodman at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 67.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $43,125State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $72,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $533/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Goodman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Goodman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goodman the median home value is $72,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Goodman median household income
The median household income in Goodman is $43,125 and the income per person is $25,485. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Goodman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 28.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 1.75
Goodman demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 54.1%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goodman ›
Education in Goodman
13% of adults 25 and older in Goodman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goodman
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Goodman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman | 170 | $43,125 | $72,700 | $533 |
| Laona | 631 | $53,261 | $128,100 | $556 |
| Pembine | 269 | $31,378 | $57,600 | — |
| Kingsford | 5,124 | $61,635 | $132,100 | $917 |
| Amberg | 185 | $40,663 | $130,900 | — |
| Wabeno | 269 | $36,250 | $112,500 | $579 |
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $59,405 | $141,600 | $744 |
| Niagara | 1,464 | $60,994 | $103,800 | $910 |
| Quinnesec | 892 | $38,713 | $154,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Goodman, WI?
The median household income in Goodman is $43,125, 44% 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 Goodman?
The median home value in Goodman is $72,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Goodman?
The median gross rent in Goodman is $533 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Goodman, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Goodman?
The median age in Goodman is 67.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Goodman?
The average commute to work in Goodman is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goodman?
The unemployment rate in Goodman is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goodman?
13% of adults in Goodman 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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