Living in Holmen, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holmen · Census data 2020–2024
Holmen has 11,372 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $79,899 (3% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $285,900, the median rent is $1,175/month.
Holmen at a glance
- Population
- 11,372
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,899State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $285,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,175/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Holmen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Holmen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holmen the median home value is $285,900, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,031 a month in housing costs.
Holmen median household income
The median household income in Holmen is $79,899 and the income per person is $40,614. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Holmen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,797
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.41
Holmen demographics
- Population
- 11,372
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 4,695
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holmen ›
Education in Holmen
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Holmen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holmen
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Holmen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen | 11,372 | $79,899 | $285,900 | $1,175 |
| Brice Prairie | 1,782 | $94,408 | $297,300 | $1,578 |
| Dakota | 304 | $95,357 | $236,200 | — |
| Onalaska | 19,348 | $85,867 | $288,900 | $1,130 |
| Dresbach | 286 | $90,250 | $343,800 | $625 |
| French Island | 4,188 | $60,202 | $207,100 | $1,030 |
| Trempealeau | 1,864 | $79,254 | $215,600 | $1,179 |
| Mindoro | 225 | $66,563 | $216,000 | — |
| Galesville | 1,742 | $71,429 | $232,000 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Holmen, WI?
The median household income in Holmen is $79,899, 3% 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 Holmen?
The median home value in Holmen is $285,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Holmen?
The median gross rent in Holmen is $1,175 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Holmen, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Holmen?
The median age in Holmen is 37.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Holmen?
The average commute to work in Holmen is 24 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holmen?
The unemployment rate in Holmen is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holmen?
33.3% of adults in Holmen 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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