Living in North Bay, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bay · Census data 2020–2024
North Bay has 203 residents with a median age of 63.9. The median household income is $128,750 (66% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $490,000.
North Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Bay at a glance
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 63.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $128,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $490,000State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 99.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bay the median home value is $490,000, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,375 a month in housing costs.
North Bay median household income
The median household income in North Bay is $128,750 and the income per person is $84,419. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in North Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112
- Owner-occupied
- 99.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.92
North Bay demographics
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 63.9
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 46.3%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bay ›
Education in North Bay
75.4% of adults 25 and older in North Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 35.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 41.5%
- Drive alone
- 47.6%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
North Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay | 203 | $128,750 | $490,000 | — |
| Wind Point | 1,531 | $142,955 | $306,600 | $2,200 |
| Racine | 77,633 | $57,740 | $166,500 | $1,033 |
| Caledonia | 25,257 | $93,152 | $303,400 | $1,141 |
| Elmwood Park | 526 | $61,461 | $229,300 | — |
| Mount Pleasant | 27,953 | $91,616 | $292,400 | $1,127 |
| Sturtevant | 6,772 | $92,647 | $253,800 | $981 |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | $96,555 | $331,700 | $1,452 |
| Somers | 8,216 | $80,488 | $315,300 | $1,455 |
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What is the median household income in North Bay, WI?
The median household income in North Bay is $128,750, 66% 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 North Bay?
The median home value in North Bay is $490,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is North Bay, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in North Bay?
The median age in North Bay is 63.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Bay?
The average commute to work in North Bay is 26 minutes; 41.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bay?
The unemployment rate in North Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bay?
75.4% of adults in North Bay 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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