Living in Laona, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laona · Census data 2020–2024
Laona has 631 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $53,261 (31% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $128,100, the median rent is $556/month.
Laona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laona at a glance
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,261State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $128,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $556/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Laona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Laona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laona the median home value is $128,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, which is 12.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,324 a month in housing costs.
Laona median household income
The median household income in Laona is $53,261 and the income per person is $24,033. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Laona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.89
Laona demographics
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laona ›
Education in Laona
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Laona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laona
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Laona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laona | 631 | $53,261 | $128,100 | $556 |
| Wabeno | 269 | $36,250 | $112,500 | $579 |
| Crandon | 1,365 | $42,784 | $136,500 | $654 |
| Mole Lake | 533 | $38,889 | $128,100 | $400 |
| Goodman | 170 | $43,125 | $72,700 | $533 |
| Lakewood | 182 | $48,750 | $221,900 | — |
| Post Lake | 331 | $65,438 | $310,900 | — |
| Mountain | 250 | $43,833 | $194,600 | — |
| White Lake | 220 | $52,917 | $150,000 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Laona, WI?
The median household income in Laona is $53,261, 31% 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 Laona?
The median home value in Laona is $128,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Laona?
The median gross rent in Laona is $556 per month, about 12.8% of household income.
Is Laona, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Laona?
The median age in Laona is 38.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Laona?
The average commute to work in Laona is 18 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laona?
The unemployment rate in Laona is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laona?
5.3% of adults in Laona 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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