Living in Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reedsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Reedsburg has 10,168 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $75,028 (3% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $229,100, the median rent is $977/month.
Reedsburg at a glance
- Population
- 10,168
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,028State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $229,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $977/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Reedsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Reedsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reedsburg the median home value is $229,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $977 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Reedsburg median household income
The median household income in Reedsburg is $75,028 and the income per person is $40,084. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Reedsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,283
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.37
Reedsburg demographics
- Population
- 10,168
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 4,223
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reedsburg ›
Education in Reedsburg
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Reedsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reedsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Reedsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
| Rock Springs | 323 | $77,250 | $164,200 | $1,042 |
| Loganville | 252 | $73,750 | $140,800 | $950 |
| La Valle | 326 | $76,607 | $121,400 | $1,038 |
| Ironton | 271 | $50,938 | $105,400 | $1,200 |
| North Freedom | 716 | $83,750 | $157,700 | $780 |
| Lime Ridge | 263 | $114,375 | $145,800 | — |
| Cazenovia | 267 | $73,750 | $144,400 | $730 |
| Lake Delton | 3,482 | $51,964 | $178,300 | $1,006 |
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What is the median household income in Reedsburg, WI?
The median household income in Reedsburg is $75,028, 3% 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 Reedsburg?
The median home value in Reedsburg is $229,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Reedsburg?
The median gross rent in Reedsburg is $977 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Reedsburg, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in Reedsburg?
The median age in Reedsburg is 42.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Reedsburg?
The average commute to work in Reedsburg is 20 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reedsburg?
The unemployment rate in Reedsburg is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reedsburg?
26.6% of adults in Reedsburg 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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