Living in Little Sturgeon, Wisconsin

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Sturgeon · Census data 2020–2024

Little Sturgeon has 111 residents with a median age of 68.2. The median household income is $70,625 (9% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $483,300.

Little Sturgeon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Little Sturgeon at a glance

Population
111
Median age
68.2State: 40.2
Median household income
$70,625State: $77,485
Median home value
$483,300State: $266,500
Homeowners
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%

Is Little Sturgeon a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 5.4%.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 81% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Little Sturgeon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Sturgeon the median home value is $483,300, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,653 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Little Sturgeon$483,300
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Little Sturgeon median household income

The median household income in Little Sturgeon is $70,625 and the income per person is $48,727. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Little Sturgeon$70,625
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Little Sturgeon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
303
Owner-occupied
89.8%
Renter-occupied
10.2%
Vacant
80.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
1.88

80.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Little Sturgeon has many vacation and second homes.

Little Sturgeon demographics

Population
111
Median age
68.2
Under 18
1.8%
65 and older
55.9%
Households
59
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
14.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Sturgeon ›

Education in Little Sturgeon

33.9% of adults 25 and older in Little Sturgeon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Little Sturgeon33.9%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Little Sturgeon

Unemployment rate
15.4%State: 3.2%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
27.3%
Drive alone
63.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.1%

Little Sturgeon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Little Sturgeon111$70,625$483,300—
Sturgeon Bay9,806$59,926$236,300$1,097
Forestville558$83,804$163,800$740
Oconto4,625$61,506$148,700$785
Dyckesville391$102,125$425,000$1,100
Marinette11,115$58,638$120,200$807
Peshtigo3,398$66,990$140,300$825
Algoma3,228$64,487$153,300$809
Egg Harbor343$89,375$441,700—

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Living in Little Sturgeon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Little Sturgeon, WI?

The median household income in Little Sturgeon is $70,625, 9% 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 Little Sturgeon?

The median home value in Little Sturgeon is $483,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

Is Little Sturgeon, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 81% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.4%.

What is the median age in Little Sturgeon?

The median age in Little Sturgeon is 68.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Little Sturgeon?

The unemployment rate in Little Sturgeon is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Little Sturgeon?

33.9% of adults in Little Sturgeon 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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