Living in King, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King · Census data 2020–2024
King has 1,399 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $84,183 (9% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $145,900.
King is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
King at a glance
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 59.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $84,183State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $145,900State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is King a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in King
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King the median home value is $145,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,391 a month in housing costs.
King median household income
The median household income in King is $84,183 and the income per person is $34,423. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in King: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 498
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.32
King demographics
- Population
- 1,399
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 44.3%
- Households
- 431
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 30%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King ›
Education in King
13.8% of adults 25 and older in King have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
King vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | 1,399 | $84,183 | $145,900 | — |
| Chain O' Lakes | 908 | $83,194 | $640,000 | $768 |
| Waupaca | 6,283 | $52,727 | $175,600 | $783 |
| Scandinavia | 379 | $59,375 | $165,900 | $711 |
| Ogdensburg | 189 | $59,479 | $96,700 | $906 |
| Weyauwega | 1,789 | $66,625 | $152,100 | $844 |
| Amherst | 1,113 | $64,922 | $244,300 | $856 |
| Iola | 1,286 | $44,735 | $164,200 | $766 |
| Wild Rose | 903 | $48,750 | $110,900 | $847 |
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What is the median household income in King, WI?
The median household income in King is $84,183, 9% 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 King?
The median home value in King is $145,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is King, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in King?
The median age in King is 59.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in King?
The average commute to work in King is 17 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King?
The unemployment rate in King is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King?
13.8% of adults in King 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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