Living in Steuben, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Steuben · Census data 2020–2024
Steuben has 148 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $72,188 (7% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $788/month.
Steuben is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Steuben at a glance
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 27.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,188State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Steuben a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Steuben
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Steuben the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Steuben median household income
The median household income in Steuben is $72,188 and the income per person is $44,199. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Steuben: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.02
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Steuben has many vacation and second homes.
Steuben demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 27.9
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Steuben ›
Education in Steuben
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Steuben have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Steuben
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Steuben vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben | 148 | $72,188 | $106,300 | $788 |
| Woodman | 224 | $83,438 | $152,000 | $625 |
| Wauzeka | 591 | $73,333 | $143,300 | $693 |
| Seneca | 372 | $62,143 | $159,900 | $1,025 |
| Boscobel | 3,242 | $54,071 | $147,400 | $655 |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
| Mount Sterling | 164 | $47,188 | $132,800 | $680 |
| Gays Mills | 523 | $40,208 | $164,500 | $777 |
| Lynxville | 105 | $60,625 | $158,300 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Steuben, WI?
The median household income in Steuben is $72,188, 7% 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 Steuben?
The median home value in Steuben is $106,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Steuben?
The median gross rent in Steuben is $788 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Steuben, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Steuben?
The median age in Steuben is 27.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Steuben?
The average commute to work in Steuben is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Steuben?
The unemployment rate in Steuben is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Steuben?
5.9% of adults in Steuben 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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