Living in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnson Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Johnson Creek has 3,362 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $100,685 (30% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $314,200, the median rent is $1,231/month.
Johnson Creek at a glance
- Population
- 3,362
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $100,685State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $314,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Johnson Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnson Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnson Creek the median home value is $314,200, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Johnson Creek median household income
The median household income in Johnson Creek is $100,685 and the income per person is $44,782. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Johnson Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,185
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.81
Johnson Creek demographics
- Population
- 3,362
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 1,185
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnson Creek ›
Education in Johnson Creek
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Johnson Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnson Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Johnson Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek | 3,362 | $100,685 | $314,200 | $1,231 |
| Jefferson | 7,732 | $79,006 | $225,600 | $1,071 |
| Lake Mills | 6,470 | $91,027 | $317,100 | $1,209 |
| Watertown | 22,774 | $70,107 | $222,100 | $1,052 |
| Rome | 620 | $92,083 | $326,200 | $1,047 |
| Ixonia | 2,684 | $93,359 | $345,300 | $1,167 |
| Sullivan | 663 | $71,250 | $257,400 | $1,160 |
| Hebron | 344 | $79,844 | $289,800 | $1,297 |
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | $116,179 | $366,300 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Johnson Creek, WI?
The median household income in Johnson Creek is $100,685, 30% 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 Johnson Creek?
The median home value in Johnson Creek is $314,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Johnson Creek?
The median gross rent in Johnson Creek is $1,231 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Johnson Creek, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Johnson Creek?
The median age in Johnson Creek is 34.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Johnson Creek?
The average commute to work in Johnson Creek is 28 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson Creek?
The unemployment rate in Johnson Creek is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnson Creek?
35.8% of adults in Johnson Creek 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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