Living in Neenah, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neenah · Census data 2020–2024
Neenah has 27,336 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $75,374 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $210,700, the median rent is $1,006/month.
Neenah at a glance
- Population
- 27,336
- Median age
- 38State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,374State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $210,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,006/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Neenah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Neenah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neenah the median home value is $210,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,415 a month in housing costs.
Neenah median household income
The median household income in Neenah is $75,374 and the income per person is $43,377. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Neenah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,941
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.39
Neenah demographics
- Population
- 27,336
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 11,375
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neenah ›
Education in Neenah
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Neenah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neenah
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Neenah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah | 27,336 | $75,374 | $210,700 | $1,006 |
| Fox Crossing | 19,131 | $79,187 | $248,100 | $1,009 |
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | $191,800 | $903 |
| Greenville | 12,987 | $117,977 | $357,400 | $1,214 |
| Appleton | 75,023 | $80,483 | $231,400 | $1,030 |
| Winchester | 569 | $88,190 | $222,700 | — |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Butte des Morts | 1,064 | $121,667 | $404,100 | $1,185 |
| Kimberly | 7,447 | $70,451 | $228,100 | $1,161 |
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What is the median household income in Neenah, WI?
The median household income in Neenah is $75,374, about the same as 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 Neenah?
The median home value in Neenah is $210,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Neenah?
The median gross rent in Neenah is $1,006 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Neenah, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in Neenah?
The median age in Neenah is 38 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Neenah?
The average commute to work in Neenah is 18 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neenah?
The unemployment rate in Neenah is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neenah?
35.8% of adults in Neenah 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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