Living in Hager City, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hager City · Census data 2020–2024
Hager City has 243 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $108,333 (40% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $268,300, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Hager City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hager City at a glance
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 48State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $108,333State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $268,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hager City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hager City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hager City the median home value is $268,300, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Hager City median household income
The median household income in Hager City is $108,333 and the income per person is $49,943. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Hager City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.21
Hager City demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hager City ›
Education in Hager City
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Hager City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hager City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hager City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hager City | 243 | $108,333 | $268,300 | $1,200 |
| Red Wing | 16,758 | $67,192 | $237,300 | $969 |
| Bay City | 327 | $57,857 | $116,400 | $1,109 |
| Diamond Bluff | 192 | $105,000 | $365,400 | $1,375 |
| Ellsworth | 3,349 | $87,857 | $262,200 | $1,042 |
| Frontenac | 188 | $88,542 | $266,700 | — |
| Miesville | 125 | $95,500 | $348,200 | — |
| Goodhue | 1,074 | $89,398 | $243,500 | $936 |
| Bellechester | 227 | $64,167 | $196,300 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Hager City, WI?
The median household income in Hager City is $108,333, 40% 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 Hager City?
The median home value in Hager City is $268,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Hager City?
The median gross rent in Hager City is $1,200 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Hager City, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
What is the median age in Hager City?
The median age in Hager City is 48 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hager City?
The average commute to work in Hager City is 20 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hager City?
The unemployment rate in Hager City is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hager City?
26.4% of adults in Hager City 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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