Living in Potosi, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potosi · Census data 2020–2024
Potosi has 595 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $69,000 (11% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Potosi is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Potosi at a glance
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Potosi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Potosi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potosi the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,319 a month in housing costs.
Potosi median household income
The median household income in Potosi is $69,000 and the income per person is $36,762. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Potosi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.14
Potosi demographics
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potosi ›
Education in Potosi
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Potosi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potosi
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Potosi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi | 595 | $69,000 | $187,500 | $775 |
| Tennyson | 308 | $61,250 | $134,200 | $863 |
| Sherrill | 162 | $84,167 | $211,800 | $1,100 |
| Dickeyville | 878 | $70,913 | $193,400 | $712 |
| Kieler | 358 | $78,750 | $220,500 | $773 |
| Sandy Hook | 268 | $83,409 | $193,800 | $1,071 |
| Lancaster | 3,976 | $84,302 | $204,000 | $806 |
| Rickardsville | 234 | $102,500 | $246,400 | — |
| Platteville | 11,499 | $43,083 | $200,100 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Potosi, WI?
The median household income in Potosi is $69,000, 11% lower 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 Potosi?
The median home value in Potosi is $187,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Potosi?
The median gross rent in Potosi is $775 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Potosi, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Potosi?
The median age in Potosi is 43.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Potosi?
The average commute to work in Potosi is 28 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potosi?
The unemployment rate in Potosi is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potosi?
19.2% of adults in Potosi 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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