Living in Mauston, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mauston · Census data 2020–2024
Mauston has 4,248 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $63,636 (18% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $150,200, the median rent is $879/month.
Mauston at a glance
- Population
- 4,248
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,636State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $150,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $879/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mauston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mauston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mauston the median home value is $150,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
Mauston median household income
The median household income in Mauston is $63,636 and the income per person is $31,983. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Mauston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,886
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.05
Mauston demographics
- Population
- 4,248
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,802
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mauston ›
Education in Mauston
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Mauston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mauston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Mauston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston | 4,248 | $63,636 | $150,200 | $879 |
| New Lisbon | 2,562 | $70,855 | $124,400 | $776 |
| Elroy | 1,522 | $58,385 | $136,600 | $850 |
| Hustler | 141 | $51,500 | $143,800 | $667 |
| Lyndon Station | 720 | $70,694 | $150,400 | $1,129 |
| Union Center | 215 | $64,583 | $145,000 | $840 |
| Wonewoc | 670 | $72,708 | $119,000 | $513 |
| Dellwood | 661 | $43,750 | $200,500 | — |
| Camp Douglas | 762 | $68,235 | $131,600 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in Mauston, WI?
The median household income in Mauston is $63,636, 18% 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 Mauston?
The median home value in Mauston is $150,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Mauston?
The median gross rent in Mauston is $879 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Mauston, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Mauston?
The median age in Mauston is 44.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mauston?
The average commute to work in Mauston is 24 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mauston?
The unemployment rate in Mauston is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mauston?
20.3% of adults in Mauston 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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