Living in Markesan, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Markesan · Census data 2020–2024
Markesan has 1,275 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $62,165 (20% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $155,000, the median rent is $514/month.
Markesan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Markesan at a glance
- Population
- 1,275
- Median age
- 51.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,165State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $155,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $514/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Markesan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Markesan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Markesan the median home value is $155,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $514 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Markesan median household income
The median household income in Markesan is $62,165 and the income per person is $34,459. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Markesan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 641
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.14
Markesan demographics
- Population
- 1,275
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 559
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Markesan ›
Education in Markesan
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Markesan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Markesan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Markesan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan | 1,275 | $62,165 | $155,000 | $514 |
| Kingston | 271 | $72,083 | $151,600 | $695 |
| Fairwater | 350 | $71,250 | $145,800 | $988 |
| Marquette | 232 | $58,750 | $232,500 | $900 |
| Green Lake | 1,076 | $55,970 | $218,200 | $721 |
| Friesland | 297 | $86,250 | $151,300 | $742 |
| Alto | 122 | $86,667 | $169,600 | — |
| Brandon | 913 | $87,813 | $168,500 | $775 |
| Dalton | 227 | $59,464 | $145,000 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Markesan, WI?
The median household income in Markesan is $62,165, 20% 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 Markesan?
The median home value in Markesan is $155,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Markesan?
The median gross rent in Markesan is $514 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Markesan, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Markesan?
The median age in Markesan is 51.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Markesan?
The average commute to work in Markesan is 26 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Markesan?
The unemployment rate in Markesan is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Markesan?
19.8% of adults in Markesan 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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