Living in Hilbert, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hilbert · Census data 2020–2024
Hilbert has 988 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $61,000 (21% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $167,300, the median rent is $1,059/month.
Hilbert is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hilbert at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 38State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $167,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,059/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hilbert a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hilbert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hilbert the median home value is $167,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,263 a month in housing costs.
Hilbert median household income
The median household income in Hilbert is $61,000 and the income per person is $33,758. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Hilbert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 491
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.15
Hilbert demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 460
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hilbert ›
Education in Hilbert
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Hilbert have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hilbert
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Hilbert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert | 988 | $61,000 | $167,300 | $1,059 |
| Potter | 221 | $68,750 | $177,100 | $842 |
| Forest Junction | 594 | $62,250 | $212,100 | $754 |
| Brillion | 3,299 | $57,955 | $198,900 | $810 |
| Sherwood | 3,252 | $109,524 | $351,200 | $1,173 |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Chilton | 4,049 | $82,923 | $161,900 | $964 |
| Stockbridge | 771 | $59,167 | $372,700 | $750 |
| Collins | 249 | $70,000 | $175,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hilbert, WI?
The median household income in Hilbert is $61,000, 21% 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 Hilbert?
The median home value in Hilbert is $167,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Hilbert?
The median gross rent in Hilbert is $1,059 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Hilbert, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Hilbert?
The median age in Hilbert is 38 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hilbert?
The average commute to work in Hilbert is 23 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hilbert?
The unemployment rate in Hilbert is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hilbert?
12.9% of adults in Hilbert 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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