Living in Kohler, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kohler · Census data 2020–2024
Kohler has 2,175 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $135,833 (75% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $381,300, the median rent is $2,054/month.
Kohler at a glance
- Population
- 2,175
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $135,833State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $381,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $2,054/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Kohler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kohler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kohler the median home value is $381,300, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,054 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,121 a month in housing costs.
Kohler median household income
The median household income in Kohler is $135,833 and the income per person is $70,441. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Kohler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 878
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.71
Kohler demographics
- Population
- 2,175
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 802
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kohler ›
Education in Kohler
75.5% of adults 25 and older in Kohler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 37.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kohler
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Kohler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohler | 2,175 | $135,833 | $381,300 | $2,054 |
| Sheboygan | 49,645 | $62,927 | $174,200 | $924 |
| Sheboygan Falls | 8,547 | $71,477 | $217,500 | $883 |
| Howards Grove | 3,223 | $78,333 | $261,300 | $696 |
| Gibbsville | 529 | $129,583 | $282,600 | — |
| Oostburg | 3,058 | $87,857 | $246,900 | $936 |
| Hingham | 960 | $98,571 | $257,700 | $1,018 |
| Plymouth | 8,890 | $68,038 | $213,300 | $914 |
| Waldo | 506 | $93,750 | $261,800 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Kohler, WI?
The median household income in Kohler is $135,833, 75% 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 Kohler?
The median home value in Kohler is $381,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Kohler?
The median gross rent in Kohler is $2,054 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Kohler, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Kohler?
The median age in Kohler is 41.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kohler?
The average commute to work in Kohler is 15 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kohler?
The unemployment rate in Kohler is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kohler?
75.5% of adults in Kohler 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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