Living in Rudolph, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rudolph · Census data 2020–2024
Rudolph has 466 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $59,375 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $180,900, the median rent is $700/month.
Rudolph is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rudolph at a glance
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 51.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $180,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rudolph a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rudolph
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rudolph the median home value is $180,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,076 a month in housing costs.
Rudolph median household income
The median household income in Rudolph is $59,375 and the income per person is $37,971. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Rudolph: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.23
Rudolph demographics
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rudolph ›
Education in Rudolph
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Rudolph have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rudolph
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Rudolph vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph | 466 | $59,375 | $180,900 | $700 |
| Biron | 822 | $66,250 | $154,400 | $1,161 |
| Junction City | 311 | $62,778 | $145,300 | $932 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 18,722 | $55,253 | $131,900 | $888 |
| Milladore | 419 | $89,107 | $158,500 | $775 |
| Vesper | 496 | $61,149 | $120,700 | $621 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,850 | $93,346 | $218,800 | $712 |
| Port Edwards | 1,881 | $75,598 | $158,600 | $910 |
| Arpin | 290 | $48,036 | $102,100 | $771 |
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What is the median household income in Rudolph, WI?
The median household income in Rudolph is $59,375, 23% 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 Rudolph?
The median home value in Rudolph is $180,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Rudolph?
The median gross rent in Rudolph is $700 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Rudolph, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Rudolph?
The median age in Rudolph is 51.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rudolph?
The average commute to work in Rudolph is 21 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rudolph?
The unemployment rate in Rudolph is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rudolph?
11.2% of adults in Rudolph 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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