Living in Sullivan, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 663 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $71,250 (8% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $257,400, the median rent is $1,160/month.
Sullivan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 42.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $257,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,160/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $257,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,631 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $71,250 and the income per person is $38,727. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 44.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.8%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.42
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 663 | $71,250 | $257,400 | $1,160 |
| Rome | 620 | $92,083 | $326,200 | $1,047 |
| Dousman | 2,479 | $96,513 | $392,800 | $1,421 |
| Summit | 5,114 | $140,682 | $533,300 | $1,615 |
| Oconomowoc | 19,080 | $106,425 | $394,500 | $1,301 |
| Hebron | 344 | $79,844 | $289,800 | $1,297 |
| Ixonia | 2,684 | $93,359 | $345,300 | $1,167 |
| Palmyra | 2,195 | $86,058 | $213,100 | $775 |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 669 | $250,001 | $1,210,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, WI?
The median household income in Sullivan is $71,250, 8% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $257,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Sullivan?
The median gross rent in Sullivan is $1,160 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Sullivan, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 42.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 29 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
16.5% of adults in Sullivan 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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