Living in Necedah, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Necedah · Census data 2020–2024
Necedah has 1,142 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $56,630 (27% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $128,400, the median rent is $939/month.
Necedah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Necedah at a glance
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,630State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $128,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Necedah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Necedah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Necedah the median home value is $128,400, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,353 a month in housing costs.
Necedah median household income
The median household income in Necedah is $56,630 and the income per person is $33,270. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Necedah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.86
Necedah demographics
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 360
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Necedah ›
Education in Necedah
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Necedah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Necedah
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Necedah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necedah | 1,142 | $56,630 | $128,400 | $939 |
| Dellwood | 661 | $43,750 | $200,500 | — |
| Arkdale | 186 | $70,417 | $123,200 | — |
| New Lisbon | 2,562 | $70,855 | $124,400 | $776 |
| Camp Douglas | 762 | $68,235 | $131,600 | $829 |
| Friendship | 813 | $48,631 | $115,100 | $884 |
| Adams | 2,050 | $43,364 | $102,500 | $749 |
| Hustler | 141 | $51,500 | $143,800 | $667 |
| Mauston | 4,248 | $63,636 | $150,200 | $879 |
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What is the median household income in Necedah, WI?
The median household income in Necedah is $56,630, 27% 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 Necedah?
The median home value in Necedah is $128,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Necedah?
The median gross rent in Necedah is $939 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Necedah, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Necedah?
The median age in Necedah is 41.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Necedah?
The average commute to work in Necedah is 29 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Necedah?
The unemployment rate in Necedah is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Necedah?
8.2% of adults in Necedah 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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