Living in Tennyson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tennyson · Census data 2020–2024
Tennyson has 308 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $61,250 (21% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $134,200, the median rent is $863/month.
Tennyson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tennyson at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $134,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Tennyson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tennyson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tennyson the median home value is $134,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Tennyson median household income
The median household income in Tennyson is $61,250 and the income per person is $38,380. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Tennyson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.11
Tennyson demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tennyson ›
Education in Tennyson
15% of adults 25 and older in Tennyson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tennyson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.5%
Tennyson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson | 308 | $61,250 | $134,200 | $863 |
| Potosi | 595 | $69,000 | $187,500 | $775 |
| Dickeyville | 878 | $70,913 | $193,400 | $712 |
| Sherrill | 162 | $84,167 | $211,800 | $1,100 |
| Kieler | 358 | $78,750 | $220,500 | $773 |
| Sandy Hook | 268 | $83,409 | $193,800 | $1,071 |
| Lancaster | 3,976 | $84,302 | $204,000 | $806 |
| Platteville | 11,499 | $43,083 | $200,100 | $863 |
| Rickardsville | 234 | $102,500 | $246,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tennyson, WI?
The median household income in Tennyson is $61,250, 21% 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 Tennyson?
The median home value in Tennyson is $134,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Tennyson?
The median gross rent in Tennyson is $863 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Tennyson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Tennyson?
The median age in Tennyson is 44.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Tennyson?
The average commute to work in Tennyson is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tennyson?
The unemployment rate in Tennyson is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tennyson?
15% of adults in Tennyson 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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