Living in Waunakee, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waunakee · Census data 2020–2024
Waunakee has 15,687 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $125,220 (62% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $515,900, the median rent is $1,324/month.
Waunakee at a glance
- Population
- 15,687
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $125,220State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $515,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,324/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Waunakee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waunakee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waunakee the median home value is $515,900, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,735 a month in housing costs.
Waunakee median household income
The median household income in Waunakee is $125,220 and the income per person is $64,261. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Waunakee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,091
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.66
Waunakee demographics
- Population
- 15,687
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 5,844
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waunakee ›
Education in Waunakee
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Waunakee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waunakee
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Waunakee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee | 15,687 | $125,220 | $515,900 | $1,324 |
| Dane | 1,067 | $108,375 | $350,000 | $1,317 |
| Maple Bluff | 1,329 | $198,750 | $882,700 | $1,438 |
| DeForest | 11,501 | $106,419 | $359,600 | $1,442 |
| Middleton | 22,301 | $89,524 | $484,200 | $1,437 |
| Madison | 278,001 | $78,050 | $372,900 | $1,413 |
| Shorewood Hills | 2,149 | $153,542 | $939,900 | $1,919 |
| Windsor | 9,452 | $120,048 | $425,600 | $1,375 |
| Monona | 8,527 | $87,773 | $427,900 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in Waunakee, WI?
The median household income in Waunakee is $125,220, 62% 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 Waunakee?
The median home value in Waunakee is $515,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Waunakee?
The median gross rent in Waunakee is $1,324 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Waunakee, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waunakee?
The median age in Waunakee is 39.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Waunakee?
The average commute to work in Waunakee is 22 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waunakee?
The unemployment rate in Waunakee is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waunakee?
63.8% of adults in Waunakee 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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