Living in Waupun, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waupun · Census data 2020–2024
Waupun has 11,174 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $65,625 (15% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $188,600, the median rent is $951/month.
Waupun at a glance
- Population
- 11,174
- Median age
- 39.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,625State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $188,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Waupun a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waupun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waupun the median home value is $188,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 20.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,217 a month in housing costs.
Waupun median household income
The median household income in Waupun is $65,625 and the income per person is $30,280. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Waupun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,677
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.54
Waupun demographics
- Population
- 11,174
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 3,433
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waupun ›
Education in Waupun
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Waupun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waupun
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Waupun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun | 11,174 | $65,625 | $188,600 | $951 |
| Alto | 122 | $86,667 | $169,600 | — |
| Brandon | 913 | $87,813 | $168,500 | $775 |
| Burnett | 270 | $86,875 | $149,700 | $813 |
| Fairwater | 350 | $71,250 | $145,800 | $988 |
| Fox Lake | 1,780 | $75,000 | $174,900 | $1,253 |
| Oakfield | 1,182 | $91,172 | $240,700 | $837 |
| Beaver Dam | 16,565 | $66,673 | $201,900 | $959 |
| Kekoskee | 1,067 | $96,944 | $305,100 | $1,120 |
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What is the median household income in Waupun, WI?
The median household income in Waupun is $65,625, 15% 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 Waupun?
The median home value in Waupun is $188,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Waupun?
The median gross rent in Waupun is $951 per month, about 20.1% of household income.
Is Waupun, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Waupun?
The median age in Waupun is 39.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Waupun?
The average commute to work in Waupun is 18 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waupun?
The unemployment rate in Waupun is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waupun?
15.7% of adults in Waupun 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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