Living in Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kewaunee · Census data 2020–2024
Kewaunee has 2,806 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $82,028 (6% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $159,600, the median rent is $735/month.
Kewaunee at a glance
- Population
- 2,806
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $82,028State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $159,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kewaunee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kewaunee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kewaunee the median home value is $159,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,147 a month in housing costs.
Kewaunee median household income
The median household income in Kewaunee is $82,028 and the income per person is $45,688. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Kewaunee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,556
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.08
Kewaunee demographics
- Population
- 2,806
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 1,309
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kewaunee ›
Education in Kewaunee
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Kewaunee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kewaunee
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Kewaunee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee | 2,806 | $82,028 | $159,600 | $735 |
| Casco | 561 | $106,875 | $187,500 | $746 |
| Algoma | 3,228 | $64,487 | $153,300 | $809 |
| Luxemburg | 2,737 | $77,500 | $261,700 | $896 |
| Forestville | 558 | $83,804 | $163,800 | $740 |
| Dyckesville | 391 | $102,125 | $425,000 | $1,100 |
| Denmark | 2,558 | $75,714 | $235,200 | $906 |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | $143,800 | $758 |
| Maribel | 370 | $74,167 | $191,100 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in Kewaunee, WI?
The median household income in Kewaunee is $82,028, 6% 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 Kewaunee?
The median home value in Kewaunee is $159,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Kewaunee?
The median gross rent in Kewaunee is $735 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Kewaunee, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Kewaunee?
The median age in Kewaunee is 46.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kewaunee?
The average commute to work in Kewaunee is 25 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kewaunee?
The unemployment rate in Kewaunee is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kewaunee?
21.2% of adults in Kewaunee 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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