Living in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pigeon Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Pigeon Falls has 368 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $79,500 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $181,900, the median rent is $844/month.
Pigeon Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pigeon Falls at a glance
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 51State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,500State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $181,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Pigeon Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pigeon Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pigeon Falls the median home value is $181,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,533 a month in housing costs.
Pigeon Falls median household income
The median household income in Pigeon Falls is $79,500 and the income per person is $41,245. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Pigeon Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.10
Pigeon Falls demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pigeon Falls ›
Education in Pigeon Falls
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Pigeon Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pigeon Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Pigeon Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Falls | 368 | $79,500 | $181,900 | $844 |
| Whitehall | 1,555 | $61,875 | $152,100 | $829 |
| Blair | 1,254 | $60,446 | $141,500 | $827 |
| Taylor | 328 | $59,531 | $117,500 | $879 |
| Hixton | 422 | $76,563 | $158,600 | $570 |
| Osseo | 1,687 | $59,548 | $181,600 | $871 |
| Strum | 1,064 | $68,958 | $200,000 | $823 |
| Independence | 1,462 | $58,000 | $166,000 | $911 |
| Alma Center | 713 | $68,250 | $142,500 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Pigeon Falls, WI?
The median household income in Pigeon Falls is $79,500, 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 Pigeon Falls?
The median home value in Pigeon Falls is $181,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Pigeon Falls?
The median gross rent in Pigeon Falls is $844 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is Pigeon Falls, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Pigeon Falls?
The median age in Pigeon Falls is 51 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pigeon Falls?
The average commute to work in Pigeon Falls is 26 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pigeon Falls?
The unemployment rate in Pigeon Falls is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pigeon Falls?
29.7% of adults in Pigeon Falls 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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