Living in Legend Lake, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Legend Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Legend Lake has 1,717 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $80,184 (3% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $129,600, the median rent is $681/month.
Legend Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,717
- Median age
- 48.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,184State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $129,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $681/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Legend Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Legend Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Legend Lake the median home value is $129,600, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,882 a month in housing costs.
Legend Lake median household income
The median household income in Legend Lake is $80,184 and the income per person is $36,688. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Legend Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,343
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 52.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.68
52.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Legend Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Legend Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,717
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 641
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Legend Lake ›
Education in Legend Lake
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Legend Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Legend Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Legend Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Lake | 1,717 | $80,184 | $129,600 | $681 |
| Keshena | 1,410 | $48,313 | $140,900 | $626 |
| Cecil | 466 | $76,458 | $250,000 | $991 |
| Shawano | 9,522 | $57,490 | $160,800 | $819 |
| Middle Village | 236 | $51,250 | $81,500 | $619 |
| Pulcifer | 145 | $62,656 | $195,800 | — |
| Suring | 411 | $49,167 | $85,400 | $754 |
| Gillett | 1,209 | $54,844 | $118,200 | $811 |
| Bonduel | 1,535 | $63,672 | $173,900 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in Legend Lake, WI?
The median household income in Legend Lake is $80,184, 3% 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 Legend Lake?
The median home value in Legend Lake is $129,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Legend Lake?
The median gross rent in Legend Lake is $681 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Legend Lake, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Legend Lake?
The median age in Legend Lake is 48.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Legend Lake?
The average commute to work in Legend Lake is 27 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Legend Lake?
The unemployment rate in Legend Lake is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Legend Lake?
25.3% of adults in Legend Lake 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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