Living in Theresa, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Theresa · Census data 2020–2024
Theresa has 1,378 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $71,528 (8% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $172,800, the median rent is $852/month.
Theresa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Theresa at a glance
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,528State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $172,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $852/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Theresa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Theresa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Theresa the median home value is $172,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
Theresa median household income
The median household income in Theresa is $71,528 and the income per person is $37,604. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Theresa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 623
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.34
Theresa demographics
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 590
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Theresa ›
Education in Theresa
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Theresa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Theresa
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Theresa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa | 1,378 | $71,528 | $172,800 | $852 |
| Mayville | 5,228 | $66,834 | $193,000 | $835 |
| Lomira | 2,675 | $70,365 | $235,400 | $1,137 |
| Kekoskee | 1,067 | $96,944 | $305,100 | $1,120 |
| Brownsville | 595 | $94,063 | $260,400 | $1,101 |
| Allenton | 842 | $102,868 | $235,800 | — |
| Iron Ridge | 909 | $76,944 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Campbellsport | 1,973 | $80,040 | $221,600 | $909 |
| Horicon | 3,814 | $53,465 | $172,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Theresa, WI?
The median household income in Theresa is $71,528, 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 Theresa?
The median home value in Theresa is $172,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Theresa?
The median gross rent in Theresa is $852 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Theresa, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Theresa?
The median age in Theresa is 38.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Theresa?
The average commute to work in Theresa is 34 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Theresa?
The unemployment rate in Theresa is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Theresa?
19.8% of adults in Theresa 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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