Living in South Wayne, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
South Wayne has 441 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $75,139 (3% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $130,600, the median rent is $788/month.
South Wayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,139State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $130,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is South Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Wayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Wayne the median home value is $130,600, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
South Wayne median household income
The median household income in South Wayne is $75,139 and the income per person is $40,233. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in South Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.55
South Wayne demographics
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Wayne ›
Education in South Wayne
16% of adults 25 and older in South Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
South Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wayne | 441 | $75,139 | $130,600 | $788 |
| Browntown | 249 | $73,542 | $105,800 | $870 |
| Winslow | 338 | $55,156 | $111,800 | $877 |
| Gratiot | 305 | $42,344 | $151,300 | $688 |
| Warren | 1,396 | $75,813 | $102,200 | $741 |
| Nora | 180 | $54,073 | $91,000 | $1,120 |
| Argyle | 877 | $59,702 | $137,300 | $608 |
| Apple River | 290 | $44,028 | $87,100 | $880 |
| Monroe | 10,587 | $69,334 | $195,300 | $862 |
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What is the median household income in South Wayne, WI?
The median household income in South Wayne is $75,139, 3% 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 South Wayne?
The median home value in South Wayne is $130,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in South Wayne?
The median gross rent in South Wayne is $788 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is South Wayne, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in South Wayne?
The median age in South Wayne is 46.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Wayne?
The average commute to work in South Wayne is 17 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Wayne?
The unemployment rate in South Wayne is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Wayne?
16% of adults in South Wayne 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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