Living in Rothschild, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rothschild · Census data 2020–2024
Rothschild has 5,600 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $88,261 (14% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $203,600, the median rent is $970/month.
Rothschild at a glance
- Population
- 5,600
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,261State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $203,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Rothschild a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rothschild
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rothschild the median home value is $203,600, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,247 a month in housing costs.
Rothschild median household income
The median household income in Rothschild is $88,261 and the income per person is $41,289. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Rothschild: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,321
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rothschild demographics
- Population
- 5,600
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 2,296
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rothschild ›
Education in Rothschild
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Rothschild have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rothschild
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Rothschild vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothschild | 5,600 | $88,261 | $203,600 | $970 |
| Schofield | 2,120 | $65,583 | $154,000 | $926 |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | $94,294 | $255,900 | $1,290 |
| Weston | 15,749 | $78,207 | $229,300 | $1,024 |
| Kronenwetter | 8,395 | $115,044 | $273,300 | $1,125 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | $64,389 | $167,900 | $1,010 |
| Mosinee | 4,498 | $73,479 | $156,100 | $1,091 |
| Marathon City | 1,422 | $89,519 | $198,200 | $853 |
| Maine | 2,602 | $110,721 | $277,500 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in Rothschild, WI?
The median household income in Rothschild is $88,261, 14% 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 Rothschild?
The median home value in Rothschild is $203,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Rothschild?
The median gross rent in Rothschild is $970 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Rothschild, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Rothschild?
The median age in Rothschild is 38.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rothschild?
The average commute to work in Rothschild is 16 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rothschild?
The unemployment rate in Rothschild is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rothschild?
33.6% of adults in Rothschild 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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