Living in Green Lake, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Green Lake has 1,076 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $55,970 (28% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $218,200, the median rent is $721/month.
Green Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Green Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 54.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,970State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $218,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Green Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Green Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Lake the median home value is $218,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,526 a month in housing costs.
Green Lake median household income
The median household income in Green Lake is $55,970 and the income per person is $44,813. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Green Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 819
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.67
Green Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 36.6%
- Households
- 574
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Lake ›
Education in Green Lake
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Green Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Green Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake | 1,076 | $55,970 | $218,200 | $721 |
| Ripon | 7,772 | $54,763 | $174,900 | $775 |
| Fairwater | 350 | $71,250 | $145,800 | $988 |
| Princeton | 1,166 | $54,205 | $116,700 | $755 |
| Berlin | 5,562 | $59,472 | $160,300 | $832 |
| Markesan | 1,275 | $62,165 | $155,000 | $514 |
| Marquette | 232 | $58,750 | $232,500 | $900 |
| Brandon | 913 | $87,813 | $168,500 | $775 |
| Eureka | 167 | $54,500 | $164,500 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Green Lake, WI?
The median household income in Green Lake is $55,970, 28% 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 Green Lake?
The median home value in Green Lake is $218,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Green Lake?
The median gross rent in Green Lake is $721 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Green Lake, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Green Lake?
The median age in Green Lake is 54.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Green Lake?
The average commute to work in Green Lake is 21 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Lake?
The unemployment rate in Green Lake is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Lake?
32.5% of adults in Green Lake 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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