Living in Powers Lake, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Powers Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Powers Lake has 1,278 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $83,750 (8% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $285,100.
Powers Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Powers Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,278
- Median age
- 59.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $285,100State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Powers Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Powers Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Powers Lake the median home value is $285,100, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,511 a month in housing costs.
Powers Lake median household income
The median household income in Powers Lake is $83,750 and the income per person is $55,047. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Powers Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 971
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 30.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.90
30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Powers Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Powers Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,278
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 671
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Powers Lake ›
Education in Powers Lake
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Powers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Powers Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 40.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Powers Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | $83,750 | $285,100 | — |
| Genoa City | 2,942 | $81,213 | $241,300 | $1,181 |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 | $270,700 | $870 |
| Bloomfield | 4,780 | $98,068 | $236,100 | $1,265 |
| Lake Ivanhoe | 558 | $71,250 | $255,900 | $1,054 |
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | $305,800 | — |
| Lily Lake | 456 | $77,824 | $369,800 | — |
| Richmond | 2,622 | $73,029 | $238,600 | $1,220 |
| Bohners Lake | 2,460 | $76,359 | $266,800 | $1,144 |
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What is the median household income in Powers Lake, WI?
The median household income in Powers Lake 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 Powers Lake?
The median home value in Powers Lake is $285,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is Powers Lake, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Powers Lake?
The median age in Powers Lake is 59.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Powers Lake?
The average commute to work in Powers Lake is 31 minutes; 40.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Powers Lake?
The unemployment rate in Powers Lake is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Powers Lake?
37.2% of adults in Powers Lake 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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