Living in Ironton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ironton · Census data 2020–2024
Ironton has 271 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $50,938 (34% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $105,400, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Ironton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ironton at a glance
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 32.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $50,938State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ironton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ironton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ironton the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
Ironton median household income
The median household income in Ironton is $50,938 and the income per person is $28,944. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Ironton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.44
Ironton demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 111
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ironton ›
Education in Ironton
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ironton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Ironton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 271 | $50,938 | $105,400 | $1,200 |
| La Valle | 326 | $76,607 | $121,400 | $1,038 |
| Cazenovia | 267 | $73,750 | $144,400 | $730 |
| Lime Ridge | 263 | $114,375 | $145,800 | — |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
| Wonewoc | 670 | $72,708 | $119,000 | $513 |
| Loganville | 252 | $73,750 | $140,800 | $950 |
| Union Center | 215 | $64,583 | $145,000 | $840 |
| Rock Springs | 323 | $77,250 | $164,200 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Ironton, WI?
The median household income in Ironton is $50,938, 34% 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 Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $105,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Ironton?
The median gross rent in Ironton is $1,200 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Ironton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Ironton?
The median age in Ironton is 32.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ironton?
The average commute to work in Ironton is 23 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ironton?
The unemployment rate in Ironton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ironton?
8.5% of adults in Ironton 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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