Living in Knapp, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Knapp · Census data 2020–2024
Knapp has 532 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $66,250 (14% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $118,800, the median rent is $980/month.
Knapp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Knapp at a glance
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 38.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $118,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Knapp a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Knapp
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Knapp the median home value is $118,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Knapp median household income
The median household income in Knapp is $66,250 and the income per person is $29,927. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Knapp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
Knapp demographics
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 257
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Knapp ›
Education in Knapp
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Knapp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Knapp
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 95.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Knapp vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp | 532 | $66,250 | $118,800 | $980 |
| Wilson | 200 | $88,750 | $216,700 | $1,667 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | $163,700 | $840 |
| Downing | 271 | $61,875 | $168,300 | $775 |
| Glenwood City | 1,260 | $72,917 | $176,700 | $1,305 |
| Menomonie | 16,539 | $56,889 | $220,800 | $970 |
| Woodville | 1,424 | $80,104 | $220,300 | $1,068 |
| Spring Valley | 1,290 | $69,750 | $198,900 | $955 |
| Wheeler | 316 | $83,750 | $150,700 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Knapp, WI?
The median household income in Knapp is $66,250, 14% 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 Knapp?
The median home value in Knapp is $118,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Knapp?
The median gross rent in Knapp is $980 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Knapp, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Knapp?
The median age in Knapp is 38.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Knapp?
The average commute to work in Knapp is 40 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Knapp?
The unemployment rate in Knapp is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Knapp?
7.1% of adults in Knapp 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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