Living in Mishicot, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mishicot · Census data 2020–2024
Mishicot has 1,450 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $64,554 (17% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $143,800, the median rent is $758/month.
Mishicot is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mishicot at a glance
- Population
- 1,450
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,554State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $143,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mishicot a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mishicot
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mishicot the median home value is $143,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Mishicot median household income
The median household income in Mishicot is $64,554 and the income per person is $41,969. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Mishicot: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 726
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.09
Mishicot demographics
- Population
- 1,450
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 693
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mishicot ›
Education in Mishicot
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Mishicot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mishicot
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Mishicot vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | $143,800 | $758 |
| Francis Creek | 627 | $86,875 | $235,900 | $650 |
| Two Rivers | 11,231 | $57,222 | $140,300 | $780 |
| Kellnersville | 254 | $45,481 | $150,500 | $640 |
| Maribel | 370 | $74,167 | $191,100 | $679 |
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | $63,757 | $160,700 | $804 |
| Whitelaw | 862 | $57,027 | $182,800 | $950 |
| Denmark | 2,558 | $75,714 | $235,200 | $906 |
| Reedsville | 1,099 | $72,917 | $167,200 | $581 |
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What is the median household income in Mishicot, WI?
The median household income in Mishicot is $64,554, 17% 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 Mishicot?
The median home value in Mishicot is $143,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Mishicot?
The median gross rent in Mishicot is $758 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Mishicot, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Mishicot?
The median age in Mishicot is 43.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mishicot?
The average commute to work in Mishicot is 26 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mishicot?
The unemployment rate in Mishicot is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mishicot?
21.7% of adults in Mishicot 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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