Living in La Farge, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Farge · Census data 2020–2024
La Farge has 575 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $46,042 (41% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $136,000, the median rent is $740/month.
La Farge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Farge at a glance
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 51.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,042State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $136,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is La Farge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Farge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Farge the median home value is $136,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,087 a month in housing costs.
La Farge median household income
The median household income in La Farge is $46,042 and the income per person is $31,583. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in La Farge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.80
La Farge demographics
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 307
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Farge ›
Education in La Farge
10.4% of adults 25 and older in La Farge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Farge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
La Farge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge | 575 | $46,042 | $136,000 | $740 |
| Viola | 551 | $88,214 | $103,900 | $1,051 |
| Ontario | 422 | $50,250 | $141,700 | $748 |
| Readstown | 381 | $36,875 | $110,700 | $671 |
| Westby | 2,432 | $72,875 | $174,200 | $993 |
| Viroqua | 4,471 | $67,438 | $209,900 | $815 |
| Cashton | 1,281 | $70,074 | $140,800 | $1,019 |
| Soldiers Grove | 579 | $48,438 | $158,300 | $728 |
| Hillsboro | 1,353 | $60,000 | $155,800 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in La Farge, WI?
The median household income in La Farge is $46,042, 41% 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 La Farge?
The median home value in La Farge is $136,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in La Farge?
The median gross rent in La Farge is $740 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is La Farge, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in La Farge?
The median age in La Farge is 51.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in La Farge?
The average commute to work in La Farge is 26 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Farge?
The unemployment rate in La Farge is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Farge?
10.4% of adults in La Farge 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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