Living in Scandinavia, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scandinavia · Census data 2020–2024
Scandinavia has 379 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $59,375 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $165,900, the median rent is $711/month.
Scandinavia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scandinavia at a glance
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $165,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Scandinavia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scandinavia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scandinavia the median home value is $165,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Scandinavia median household income
The median household income in Scandinavia is $59,375 and the income per person is $29,500. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Scandinavia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.38
Scandinavia demographics
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scandinavia ›
Education in Scandinavia
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Scandinavia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scandinavia
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Scandinavia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 379 | $59,375 | $165,900 | $711 |
| Iola | 1,286 | $44,735 | $164,200 | $766 |
| Ogdensburg | 189 | $59,479 | $96,700 | $906 |
| Amherst | 1,113 | $64,922 | $244,300 | $856 |
| Nelsonville | 190 | $58,542 | $160,900 | $790 |
| King | 1,399 | $84,183 | $145,900 | — |
| Amherst Junction | 341 | $106,250 | $314,300 | $900 |
| Waupaca | 6,283 | $52,727 | $175,600 | $783 |
| Chain O' Lakes | 908 | $83,194 | $640,000 | $768 |
More for people moving to Scandinavia
Scandinavia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scandinavia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scandinavia, WI?
The median household income in Scandinavia 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 Scandinavia?
The median home value in Scandinavia is $165,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Scandinavia?
The median gross rent in Scandinavia is $711 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Scandinavia, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Scandinavia?
The median age in Scandinavia is 37.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Scandinavia?
The average commute to work in Scandinavia is 26 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scandinavia?
The unemployment rate in Scandinavia is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scandinavia?
15.5% of adults in Scandinavia 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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