Living in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Wisconsin · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Wisconsin has 5,384 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $124,127 (60% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $452,400, the median rent is $1,515/month.
Lake Wisconsin at a glance
- Population
- 5,384
- Median age
- 51.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $124,127State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $452,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,515/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lake Wisconsin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Wisconsin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Wisconsin the median home value is $452,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,515 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,286 a month in housing costs.
Lake Wisconsin median household income
The median household income in Lake Wisconsin is $124,127 and the income per person is $62,872. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Lake Wisconsin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,063
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.23
Lake Wisconsin demographics
- Population
- 5,384
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 2,419
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Wisconsin ›
Education in Lake Wisconsin
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Wisconsin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Wisconsin
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Lake Wisconsin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wisconsin | 5,384 | $124,127 | $452,400 | $1,515 |
| Merrimac | 570 | $92,417 | $276,600 | $992 |
| Lodi | 3,204 | $117,584 | $328,200 | $1,248 |
| Prairie du Sac | 4,382 | $101,049 | $321,300 | $1,370 |
| Bluffview | 542 | $46,943 | $23,900 | $963 |
| Dekorra | 161 | $120,227 | $275,000 | — |
| Sauk City | 3,483 | $91,042 | $291,400 | $1,121 |
| Dane | 1,067 | $108,375 | $350,000 | $1,317 |
| Poynette | 2,678 | $93,500 | $296,600 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Wisconsin, WI?
The median household income in Lake Wisconsin is $124,127, 60% 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 Wisconsin?
The median home value in Lake Wisconsin is $452,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Lake Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Lake Wisconsin is $1,515 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Lake Wisconsin, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Wisconsin?
The median age in Lake Wisconsin is 51.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lake Wisconsin?
The average commute to work in Lake Wisconsin is 32 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Lake Wisconsin is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Wisconsin?
42.6% of adults in Lake Wisconsin 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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