Living in Unity, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Unity · Census data 2020–2024
Unity has 378 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $56,827 (27% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $105,300, the median rent is $850/month.
Unity is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Unity at a glance
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,827State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $105,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Unity a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Unity
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Unity the median home value is $105,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,067 a month in housing costs.
Unity median household income
The median household income in Unity is $56,827 and the income per person is $27,310. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Unity: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.54
Unity demographics
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Unity ›
Education in Unity
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Unity have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Unity
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Unity vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity | 378 | $56,827 | $105,300 | $850 |
| Colby | 1,907 | $50,114 | $184,700 | $854 |
| Abbotsford | 2,024 | $68,580 | $151,500 | $888 |
| Spencer | 1,686 | $69,750 | $155,400 | $580 |
| Curtiss | 442 | $68,523 | $90,800 | $783 |
| Dorchester | 879 | $60,536 | $156,000 | $837 |
| Loyal | 1,363 | $65,284 | $119,700 | $857 |
| Stratford | 1,438 | $66,739 | $200,700 | $783 |
| Owen | 920 | $61,250 | $140,900 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Unity, WI?
The median household income in Unity is $56,827, 27% 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 Unity?
The median home value in Unity is $105,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Unity?
The median gross rent in Unity is $850 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Unity, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Unity?
The median age in Unity is 41.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Unity?
The average commute to work in Unity is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Unity?
The unemployment rate in Unity is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Unity?
10.5% of adults in Unity 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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