Living in Wales, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wales · Census data 2020–2024
Wales has 2,902 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $109,024 (41% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $399,400, the median rent is $1,322/month.
Wales at a glance
- Population
- 2,902
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $109,024State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $399,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wales a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wales
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wales the median home value is $399,400, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,931 a month in housing costs.
Wales median household income
The median household income in Wales is $109,024 and the income per person is $51,100. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Wales: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,039
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.93
Wales demographics
- Population
- 2,902
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 989
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wales ›
Education in Wales
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Wales have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wales
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Wales vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 2,902 | $109,024 | $399,400 | $1,322 |
| Delafield | 7,202 | $94,806 | $555,800 | $1,457 |
| North Prairie | 2,385 | $152,798 | $424,100 | $1,304 |
| Dousman | 2,479 | $96,513 | $392,800 | $1,421 |
| Nashotah | 1,354 | $148,403 | $483,300 | $1,375 |
| Summit | 5,114 | $140,682 | $533,300 | $1,615 |
| Waukesha | 71,233 | $83,837 | $315,500 | $1,219 |
| Waukesha | 8,514 | $130,978 | $415,500 | $1,292 |
| Hartland | 9,972 | $87,754 | $393,100 | $1,230 |
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Wales ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Wales: FAQ
What is the median household income in Wales, WI?
The median household income in Wales is $109,024, 41% higher 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 Wales?
The median home value in Wales is $399,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Wales?
The median gross rent in Wales is $1,322 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Wales, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Wales?
The median age in Wales is 42.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wales?
The average commute to work in Wales is 23 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wales?
The unemployment rate in Wales is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wales?
50.6% of adults in Wales 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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