Living in Tigerton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tigerton · Census data 2020–2024
Tigerton has 762 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $59,311 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $124,100, the median rent is $965/month.
Tigerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tigerton at a glance
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,311State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $124,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Tigerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tigerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tigerton the median home value is $124,100, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Tigerton median household income
The median household income in Tigerton is $59,311 and the income per person is $28,145. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Tigerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.41
Tigerton demographics
- Population
- 762
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tigerton ›
Education in Tigerton
22% of adults 25 and older in Tigerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tigerton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Tigerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigerton | 762 | $59,311 | $124,100 | $965 |
| Caroline | 426 | $74,803 | $151,400 | $1,625 |
| Marion | 1,238 | $60,521 | $104,200 | $754 |
| Wittenberg | 1,027 | $52,821 | $138,500 | $701 |
| Bowler | 316 | $53,750 | $137,500 | $814 |
| Elderon | 135 | $65,417 | $153,300 | $890 |
| Pella | 112 | $60,714 | $169,400 | — |
| Eland | 169 | $66,250 | $145,800 | — |
| Gresham | 570 | $55,625 | $102,800 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Tigerton, WI?
The median household income in Tigerton is $59,311, 23% 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 Tigerton?
The median home value in Tigerton is $124,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Tigerton?
The median gross rent in Tigerton is $965 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Tigerton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Tigerton?
The median age in Tigerton is 40.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Tigerton?
The average commute to work in Tigerton is 20 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tigerton?
The unemployment rate in Tigerton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tigerton?
22% of adults in Tigerton 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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