Living in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Ripley · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Ripley has 1,932 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $116,179 (50% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $366,300, the median rent is $1,350/month.
Lake Ripley at a glance
- Population
- 1,932
- Median age
- 52.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $116,179State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $366,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,350/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lake Ripley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Ripley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Ripley the median home value is $366,300, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Lake Ripley median household income
The median household income in Lake Ripley is $116,179 and the income per person is $58,519. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Lake Ripley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 973
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.28
Lake Ripley demographics
- Population
- 1,932
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 849
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Ripley ›
Education in Lake Ripley
49.8% of adults 25 and older in Lake Ripley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Ripley
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Lake Ripley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | $116,179 | $366,300 | $1,350 |
| Cambridge | 1,617 | $87,917 | $325,200 | $1,220 |
| Rockdale | 201 | $96,250 | $291,700 | $1,100 |
| Deerfield | 2,541 | $91,029 | $315,900 | $1,156 |
| Lake Mills | 6,470 | $91,027 | $317,100 | $1,209 |
| Jefferson | 7,732 | $79,006 | $225,600 | $1,071 |
| Fort Atkinson | 12,463 | $79,302 | $211,800 | $961 |
| Lake Koshkonong | 1,010 | $97,115 | $370,300 | $1,296 |
| Marshall | 3,778 | $85,942 | $238,900 | $874 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Ripley, WI?
The median household income in Lake Ripley is $116,179, 50% 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 Lake Ripley?
The median home value in Lake Ripley is $366,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Lake Ripley?
The median gross rent in Lake Ripley is $1,350 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Lake Ripley, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Ripley?
The median age in Lake Ripley is 52.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lake Ripley?
The average commute to work in Lake Ripley is 29 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Ripley?
The unemployment rate in Lake Ripley is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Ripley?
49.8% of adults in Lake Ripley 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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