Living in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salem Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Salem Lakes has 14,366 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $94,819 (22% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $316,100, the median rent is $1,184/month.
Salem Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 14,366
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $94,819State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $316,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,184/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Salem Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salem Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salem Lakes the median home value is $316,100, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Salem Lakes median household income
The median household income in Salem Lakes is $94,819 and the income per person is $47,885. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Salem Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,191
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.49
Salem Lakes demographics
- Population
- 14,366
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 5,775
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salem Lakes ›
Education in Salem Lakes
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Salem Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salem Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Salem Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | $316,100 | $1,184 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | $87,800 | $255,700 | $1,283 |
| Lake Catherine | 968 | $91,667 | $257,200 | $1,161 |
| Channel Lake | 2,052 | $68,250 | $223,000 | $1,584 |
| Lily Lake | 456 | $77,824 | $369,800 | — |
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | $305,800 | — |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 | $270,700 | $870 |
| Bristol | 5,207 | $123,648 | $312,800 | $1,328 |
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What is the median household income in Salem Lakes, WI?
The median household income in Salem Lakes is $94,819, 22% 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 Salem Lakes?
The median home value in Salem Lakes is $316,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Salem Lakes?
The median gross rent in Salem Lakes is $1,184 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Salem Lakes, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Salem Lakes?
The median age in Salem Lakes is 43.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Salem Lakes?
The average commute to work in Salem Lakes is 32 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salem Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Salem Lakes is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salem Lakes?
27.1% of adults in Salem Lakes 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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