Living in La Valle, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Valle · Census data 2020–2024
La Valle has 326 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $76,607 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $121,400, the median rent is $1,038/month.
La Valle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Valle at a glance
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 34.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,607State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $121,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is La Valle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Valle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Valle the median home value is $121,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
La Valle median household income
The median household income in La Valle is $76,607 and the income per person is $30,100. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in La Valle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.53
La Valle demographics
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Valle ›
Education in La Valle
9% of adults 25 and older in La Valle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Valle
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
La Valle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Valle | 326 | $76,607 | $121,400 | $1,038 |
| Ironton | 271 | $50,938 | $105,400 | $1,200 |
| Cazenovia | 267 | $73,750 | $144,400 | $730 |
| Wonewoc | 670 | $72,708 | $119,000 | $513 |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
| Lime Ridge | 263 | $114,375 | $145,800 | — |
| Union Center | 215 | $64,583 | $145,000 | $840 |
| Loganville | 252 | $73,750 | $140,800 | $950 |
| Hillsboro | 1,353 | $60,000 | $155,800 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in La Valle, WI?
The median household income in La Valle is $76,607, about the same as 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 Valle?
The median home value in La Valle is $121,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in La Valle?
The median gross rent in La Valle is $1,038 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is La Valle, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in La Valle?
The median age in La Valle is 34.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in La Valle?
The average commute to work in La Valle is 22 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Valle?
The unemployment rate in La Valle is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Valle?
9% of adults in La Valle 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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