Living in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Wazeecha · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Wazeecha has 2,850 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $93,346 (20% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $218,800, the median rent is $712/month.
Lake Wazeecha at a glance
- Population
- 2,850
- Median age
- 54.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $93,346State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $218,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $712/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lake Wazeecha a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Wazeecha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Wazeecha the median home value is $218,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Lake Wazeecha median household income
The median household income in Lake Wazeecha is $93,346 and the income per person is $49,314. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Lake Wazeecha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,352
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.30
Lake Wazeecha demographics
- Population
- 2,850
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 1,236
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Wazeecha ›
Education in Lake Wazeecha
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Wazeecha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Wazeecha
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Lake Wazeecha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,850 | $93,346 | $218,800 | $712 |
| Biron | 822 | $66,250 | $154,400 | $1,161 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 18,722 | $55,253 | $131,900 | $888 |
| Port Edwards | 1,881 | $75,598 | $158,600 | $910 |
| Nekoosa | 2,420 | $46,458 | $116,900 | $699 |
| Rudolph | 466 | $59,375 | $180,900 | $700 |
| Lake Camelot | 1,162 | $95,125 | $310,900 | — |
| Lake Sherwood | 369 | $84,911 | $259,400 | — |
| Plover | 13,884 | $88,042 | $269,800 | $1,089 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Wazeecha, WI?
The median household income in Lake Wazeecha is $93,346, 20% 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 Wazeecha?
The median home value in Lake Wazeecha is $218,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Lake Wazeecha?
The median gross rent in Lake Wazeecha is $712 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is Lake Wazeecha, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Lake Wazeecha?
The median age in Lake Wazeecha is 54.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lake Wazeecha?
The average commute to work in Lake Wazeecha is 23 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Wazeecha?
The unemployment rate in Lake Wazeecha is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Wazeecha?
29.6% of adults in Lake Wazeecha 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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