Living in Jim Falls, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jim Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Jim Falls has 339 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $92,292 (19% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $189,000, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Jim Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jim Falls at a glance
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $92,292State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $189,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Jim Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jim Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jim Falls the median home value is $189,000, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.
Jim Falls median household income
The median household income in Jim Falls is $92,292 and the income per person is $39,132. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Jim Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 156
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.22
Jim Falls demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jim Falls ›
Education in Jim Falls
27% of adults 25 and older in Jim Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jim Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Jim Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Falls | 339 | $92,292 | $189,000 | $1,054 |
| Cadott | 1,449 | $71,111 | $172,900 | $775 |
| Lake Wissota | 3,184 | $105,150 | $334,600 | $1,005 |
| Chippewa Falls | 14,782 | $57,873 | $210,400 | $910 |
| Cornell | 1,307 | $55,192 | $155,800 | $798 |
| Bloomer | 3,673 | $58,106 | $214,000 | $895 |
| Boyd | 566 | $62,321 | $140,000 | $895 |
| Lake Hallie | 7,285 | $86,740 | $292,100 | $1,223 |
| Holcombe | 237 | $64,231 | $155,400 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Jim Falls, WI?
The median household income in Jim Falls is $92,292, 19% 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 Jim Falls?
The median home value in Jim Falls is $189,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Jim Falls?
The median gross rent in Jim Falls is $1,054 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Jim Falls, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Jim Falls?
The median age in Jim Falls is 37.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jim Falls?
The average commute to work in Jim Falls is 17 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jim Falls?
The unemployment rate in Jim Falls is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jim Falls?
27% of adults in Jim Falls 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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