Living in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rhinelander · Census data 2020–2024
Rhinelander has 8,316 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $51,421 (34% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $125,700, the median rent is $804/month.
Rhinelander at a glance
- Population
- 8,316
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,421State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $125,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Rhinelander a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rhinelander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rhinelander the median home value is $125,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,152 a month in housing costs.
Rhinelander median household income
The median household income in Rhinelander is $51,421 and the income per person is $29,065. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Rhinelander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,352
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.23
Rhinelander demographics
- Population
- 8,316
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 3,573
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rhinelander ›
Education in Rhinelander
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Rhinelander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rhinelander
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Rhinelander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander | 8,316 | $51,421 | $125,700 | $804 |
| Lake Tomahawk | 190 | $62,981 | $195,600 | $855 |
| Three Lakes | 410 | $44,844 | $170,000 | $770 |
| Tomahawk | 3,395 | $60,223 | $173,300 | $529 |
| Post Lake | 331 | $65,438 | $310,900 | — |
| Minocqua | 497 | $41,436 | $475,900 | $741 |
| Eagle River | 1,528 | $55,179 | $213,900 | $928 |
| Woodruff | 580 | $70,625 | $278,400 | $778 |
| Mole Lake | 533 | $38,889 | $128,100 | $400 |
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What is the median household income in Rhinelander, WI?
The median household income in Rhinelander is $51,421, 34% 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 Rhinelander?
The median home value in Rhinelander is $125,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Rhinelander?
The median gross rent in Rhinelander is $804 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Rhinelander, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Rhinelander?
The median age in Rhinelander is 38.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rhinelander?
The average commute to work in Rhinelander is 16 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhinelander?
The unemployment rate in Rhinelander is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rhinelander?
22.4% of adults in Rhinelander 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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