Living in Kimberly, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kimberly · Census data 2020–2024
Kimberly has 7,447 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $70,451 (9% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $228,100, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Kimberly at a glance
- Population
- 7,447
- Median age
- 40.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,451State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $228,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Kimberly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kimberly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kimberly the median home value is $228,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,541 a month in housing costs.
Kimberly median household income
The median household income in Kimberly is $70,451 and the income per person is $38,324. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Kimberly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,351
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
Kimberly demographics
- Population
- 7,447
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 3,271
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kimberly ›
Education in Kimberly
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Kimberly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kimberly
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Kimberly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly | 7,447 | $70,451 | $228,100 | $1,161 |
| Combined Locks | 3,622 | $93,490 | $246,000 | — |
| Little Chute | 11,754 | $87,538 | $245,800 | $1,150 |
| Appleton | 75,023 | $80,483 | $231,400 | $1,030 |
| Kaukauna | 17,706 | $80,365 | $225,700 | $1,083 |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | $191,800 | $903 |
| Sherwood | 3,252 | $109,524 | $351,200 | $1,173 |
| Fox Crossing | 19,131 | $79,187 | $248,100 | $1,009 |
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What is the median household income in Kimberly, WI?
The median household income in Kimberly is $70,451, 9% 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 Kimberly?
The median home value in Kimberly is $228,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Kimberly?
The median gross rent in Kimberly is $1,161 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Kimberly, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in Kimberly?
The median age in Kimberly is 40.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kimberly?
The average commute to work in Kimberly is 17 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kimberly?
The unemployment rate in Kimberly is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kimberly?
31.1% of adults in Kimberly 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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