Living in Wabeno, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wabeno · Census data 2020–2024
Wabeno has 269 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $36,250 (53% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $579/month.
Wabeno is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wabeno at a glance
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 32.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $36,250State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $579/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wabeno a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wabeno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wabeno the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $827 a month in housing costs.
Wabeno median household income
The median household income in Wabeno is $36,250 and the income per person is $27,519. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Wabeno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 39.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.07
39.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wabeno has many vacation and second homes.
Wabeno demographics
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wabeno ›
Education in Wabeno
4% of adults 25 and older in Wabeno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wabeno
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.8%
Wabeno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabeno | 269 | $36,250 | $112,500 | $579 |
| Laona | 631 | $53,261 | $128,100 | $556 |
| Lakewood | 182 | $48,750 | $221,900 | — |
| Crandon | 1,365 | $42,784 | $136,500 | $654 |
| Mole Lake | 533 | $38,889 | $128,100 | $400 |
| Goodman | 170 | $43,125 | $72,700 | $533 |
| Mountain | 250 | $43,833 | $194,600 | — |
| White Lake | 220 | $52,917 | $150,000 | $725 |
| Post Lake | 331 | $65,438 | $310,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wabeno, WI?
The median household income in Wabeno is $36,250, 53% 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 Wabeno?
The median home value in Wabeno is $112,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Wabeno?
The median gross rent in Wabeno is $579 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Wabeno, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Wabeno?
The median age in Wabeno is 32.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wabeno?
The average commute to work in Wabeno is 23 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wabeno?
The unemployment rate in Wabeno is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wabeno?
4% of adults in Wabeno 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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