Living in Thorp, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thorp · Census data 2020–2024
Thorp has 1,590 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $53,424 (31% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $160,000, the median rent is $789/month.
Thorp at a glance
- Population
- 1,590
- Median age
- 45.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,424State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $160,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Thorp a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thorp
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thorp the median home value is $160,000, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,162 a month in housing costs.
Thorp median household income
The median household income in Thorp is $53,424 and the income per person is $30,073. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Thorp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 715
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.23
Thorp demographics
- Population
- 1,590
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 690
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thorp ›
Education in Thorp
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Thorp have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thorp
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Thorp vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Thorp
Thorp ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Thorp: FAQ
What is the median household income in Thorp, WI?
The median household income in Thorp is $53,424, 31% 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 Thorp?
The median home value in Thorp is $160,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Thorp?
The median gross rent in Thorp is $789 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Thorp, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Thorp?
The median age in Thorp is 45.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Thorp?
The average commute to work in Thorp is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thorp?
The unemployment rate in Thorp is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thorp?
11.7% of adults in Thorp 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.
Last updated: