Living in North Freedom, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Freedom · Census data 2020–2024
North Freedom has 716 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $83,750 (8% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $157,700, the median rent is $780/month.
North Freedom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Freedom at a glance
- Population
- 716
- Median age
- 31.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $157,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Freedom a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Freedom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Freedom the median home value is $157,700, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,235 a month in housing costs.
North Freedom median household income
The median household income in North Freedom is $83,750 and the income per person is $32,934. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in North Freedom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 285
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.66
North Freedom demographics
- Population
- 716
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Freedom ›
Education in North Freedom
9.2% of adults 25 and older in North Freedom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Freedom
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
North Freedom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Freedom | 716 | $83,750 | $157,700 | $780 |
| Rock Springs | 323 | $77,250 | $164,200 | $1,042 |
| West Baraboo | 1,577 | $60,880 | $224,700 | $1,104 |
| Baraboo | 12,769 | $69,750 | $222,100 | $940 |
| Bluffview | 542 | $46,943 | $23,900 | $963 |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
| Loganville | 252 | $73,750 | $140,800 | $950 |
| Lake Delton | 3,482 | $51,964 | $178,300 | $1,006 |
| Merrimac | 570 | $92,417 | $276,600 | $992 |
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What is the median household income in North Freedom, WI?
The median household income in North Freedom is $83,750, 8% 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 Freedom?
The median home value in North Freedom is $157,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in North Freedom?
The median gross rent in North Freedom is $780 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is North Freedom, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in North Freedom?
The median age in North Freedom is 31.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Freedom?
The average commute to work in North Freedom is 24 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Freedom?
The unemployment rate in North Freedom is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Freedom?
9.2% of adults in North Freedom 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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