Living in Poynette, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poynette · Census data 2020–2024
Poynette has 2,678 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $93,500 (21% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $296,600, the median rent is $821/month.
Poynette at a glance
- Population
- 2,678
- Median age
- 43State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $93,500State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $296,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $821/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Poynette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poynette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poynette the median home value is $296,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Poynette median household income
The median household income in Poynette is $93,500 and the income per person is $40,909. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Poynette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,149
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.34
Poynette demographics
- Population
- 2,678
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,134
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poynette ›
Education in Poynette
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Poynette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poynette
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Poynette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynette | 2,678 | $93,500 | $296,600 | $821 |
| Arlington | 946 | $98,750 | $291,600 | $1,272 |
| Dekorra | 161 | $120,227 | $275,000 | — |
| Wyocena | 676 | $83,269 | $223,500 | $967 |
| Lodi | 3,204 | $117,584 | $328,200 | $1,248 |
| Rio | 1,141 | $67,833 | $196,100 | $799 |
| Lake Wisconsin | 5,384 | $124,127 | $452,400 | $1,515 |
| Merrimac | 570 | $92,417 | $276,600 | $992 |
| Portage | 10,236 | $64,722 | $204,900 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Poynette, WI?
The median household income in Poynette is $93,500, 21% 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 Poynette?
The median home value in Poynette is $296,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Poynette?
The median gross rent in Poynette is $821 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Poynette, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Poynette?
The median age in Poynette is 43 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Poynette?
The average commute to work in Poynette is 28 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poynette?
The unemployment rate in Poynette is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poynette?
25.9% of adults in Poynette 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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