Living in Muscoda, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muscoda · Census data 2020–2024
Muscoda has 1,151 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $55,833 (28% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $133,600, the median rent is $727/month.
Muscoda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muscoda at a glance
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,833State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $133,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Muscoda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muscoda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muscoda the median home value is $133,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,162 a month in housing costs.
Muscoda median household income
The median household income in Muscoda is $55,833 and the income per person is $33,188. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Muscoda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.05
Muscoda demographics
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 534
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muscoda ›
Education in Muscoda
16% of adults 25 and older in Muscoda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muscoda
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Muscoda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscoda | 1,151 | $55,833 | $133,600 | $727 |
| Avoca | 473 | $53,750 | $115,400 | $908 |
| Blue River | 472 | $59,861 | $124,100 | $775 |
| Gotham | 177 | $78,125 | $151,400 | — |
| Sextonville | 459 | $72,063 | $190,500 | $1,138 |
| Highland | 867 | $67,344 | $153,500 | $735 |
| Richland Center | 5,109 | $51,932 | $158,300 | $683 |
| Boaz | 116 | $63,438 | $113,800 | $925 |
| Lone Rock | 734 | $60,375 | $115,900 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Muscoda, WI?
The median household income in Muscoda is $55,833, 28% 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 Muscoda?
The median home value in Muscoda is $133,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Muscoda?
The median gross rent in Muscoda is $727 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Muscoda, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Muscoda?
The median age in Muscoda is 45.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Muscoda?
The average commute to work in Muscoda is 24 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muscoda?
The unemployment rate in Muscoda is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muscoda?
16% of adults in Muscoda 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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