Living in St. Francis, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Francis · Census data 2020–2024
St. Francis has 9,004 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $57,368 (26% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $234,500, the median rent is $1,004/month.
St. Francis at a glance
- Population
- 9,004
- Median age
- 54.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,368State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $234,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,004/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Francis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Francis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Francis the median home value is $234,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
St. Francis median household income
The median household income in St. Francis is $57,368 and the income per person is $50,910. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in St. Francis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,495
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.69
St. Francis demographics
- Population
- 9,004
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 5,197
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Francis ›
Education in St. Francis
30.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Francis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Francis
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
St. Francis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | 9,004 | $57,368 | $234,500 | $1,004 |
| Cudahy | 17,853 | $66,719 | $216,500 | $1,028 |
| South Milwaukee | 20,442 | $73,427 | $235,700 | $1,014 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,038 | $49,128 | $207,400 | $920 |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | $96,555 | $331,700 | $1,452 |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | $70,459 | $261,100 | $1,170 |
| Greendale | 14,594 | $94,769 | $314,200 | $1,252 |
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | $54,234 | $184,000 | $1,059 |
| West Allis | 59,612 | $67,611 | $203,800 | $1,007 |
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What is the median household income in St. Francis, WI?
The median household income in St. Francis is $57,368, 26% 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 St. Francis?
The median home value in St. Francis is $234,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in St. Francis?
The median gross rent in St. Francis is $1,004 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is St. Francis, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in St. Francis?
The median age in St. Francis is 54.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Francis?
The average commute to work in St. Francis is 22 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Francis?
The unemployment rate in St. Francis is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Francis?
30.7% of adults in St. Francis 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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