Living in Tomah, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tomah · Census data 2020–2024
Tomah has 9,532 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $51,274 (34% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $174,300, the median rent is $903/month.
Tomah at a glance
- Population
- 9,532
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,274State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $174,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Tomah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tomah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tomah the median home value is $174,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,373 a month in housing costs.
Tomah median household income
The median household income in Tomah is $51,274 and the income per person is $34,585. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Tomah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,832
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.07
Tomah demographics
- Population
- 9,532
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 4,453
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tomah ›
Education in Tomah
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Tomah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tomah
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Tomah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah | 9,532 | $51,274 | $174,300 | $903 |
| Tunnel City | 105 | $250,001 | $201,700 | — |
| Oakdale | 321 | $88,182 | $178,100 | $870 |
| Wyeville | 159 | $65,000 | $137,500 | — |
| Warrens | 438 | $67,321 | $155,100 | $1,165 |
| Wilton | 532 | $85,598 | $166,800 | $575 |
| Norwalk | 662 | $66,146 | $96,700 | $787 |
| Camp Douglas | 762 | $68,235 | $131,600 | $829 |
| Hustler | 141 | $51,500 | $143,800 | $667 |
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What is the median household income in Tomah, WI?
The median household income in Tomah is $51,274, 34% 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 Tomah?
The median home value in Tomah is $174,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Tomah?
The median gross rent in Tomah is $903 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Tomah, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Tomah?
The median age in Tomah is 41.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Tomah?
The average commute to work in Tomah is 17 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tomah?
The unemployment rate in Tomah is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tomah?
24.2% of adults in Tomah 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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