Living in Northport, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northport · Census data 2020–2024
Northport has 373 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $92,292 (19% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $227,500.
Northport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northport at a glance
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $92,292State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $227,500State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Northport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northport the median home value is $227,500, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,596 a month in housing costs.
Northport median household income
The median household income in Northport is $92,292 and the income per person is $38,886. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Northport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.80
Northport demographics
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northport ›
Education in Northport
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Northport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northport
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Northport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 373 | $92,292 | $227,500 | — |
| New London | 7,726 | $60,612 | $174,800 | $837 |
| Manawa | 1,337 | $88,393 | $159,400 | $819 |
| Weyauwega | 1,789 | $66,625 | $152,100 | $844 |
| Bear Creek | 307 | $66,250 | $104,200 | $890 |
| Hortonville | 3,256 | $82,063 | $263,900 | $851 |
| Fremont | 650 | $68,750 | $235,300 | $709 |
| Ogdensburg | 189 | $59,479 | $96,700 | $906 |
| Dale | 707 | $128,036 | $250,400 | — |
More for people moving to Northport
Northport ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Northport: FAQ
What is the median household income in Northport, WI?
The median household income in Northport is $92,292, 19% 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 Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $227,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is Northport, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Northport?
The median age in Northport is 43.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Northport?
The average commute to work in Northport is 32 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northport?
The unemployment rate in Northport is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northport?
13.2% of adults in Northport 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.
Last updated: