Living in McFarland, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McFarland · Census data 2020–2024
McFarland has 9,160 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $97,500 (26% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $390,100, the median rent is $1,458/month.
McFarland at a glance
- Population
- 9,160
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $390,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is McFarland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McFarland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McFarland the median home value is $390,100, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,306 a month in housing costs.
McFarland median household income
The median household income in McFarland is $97,500 and the income per person is $55,799. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in McFarland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,935
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.36
McFarland demographics
- Population
- 9,160
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 3,876
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McFarland ›
Education in McFarland
49% of adults 25 and older in McFarland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McFarland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
McFarland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland | 9,160 | $97,500 | $390,100 | $1,458 |
| Monona | 8,527 | $87,773 | $427,900 | $1,275 |
| Cottage Grove | 8,513 | $139,313 | $449,700 | $1,531 |
| Stoughton | 13,033 | $79,551 | $293,500 | $1,157 |
| Fitchburg | 32,619 | $86,516 | $417,200 | $1,373 |
| Maple Bluff | 1,329 | $198,750 | $882,700 | $1,438 |
| Oregon | 11,547 | $102,978 | $417,200 | $1,221 |
| Madison | 278,001 | $78,050 | $372,900 | $1,413 |
| Shorewood Hills | 2,149 | $153,542 | $939,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in McFarland, WI?
The median household income in McFarland is $97,500, 26% 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 McFarland?
The median home value in McFarland is $390,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in McFarland?
The median gross rent in McFarland is $1,458 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is McFarland, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
What is the median age in McFarland?
The median age in McFarland is 41.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in McFarland?
The average commute to work in McFarland is 19 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McFarland?
The unemployment rate in McFarland is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McFarland?
49% of adults in McFarland 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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