Living in West Baraboo, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Baraboo · Census data 2020–2024
West Baraboo has 1,577 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $60,880 (21% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $224,700, the median rent is $1,104/month.
West Baraboo at a glance
- Population
- 1,577
- Median age
- 31.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,880State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $224,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Baraboo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Baraboo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Baraboo the median home value is $224,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,566 a month in housing costs.
West Baraboo median household income
The median household income in West Baraboo is $60,880 and the income per person is $33,245. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in West Baraboo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 776
- Owner-occupied
- 39.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.16
West Baraboo demographics
- Population
- 1,577
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 731
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Baraboo ›
Education in West Baraboo
25.9% of adults 25 and older in West Baraboo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Baraboo
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
West Baraboo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baraboo | 1,577 | $60,880 | $224,700 | $1,104 |
| Baraboo | 12,769 | $69,750 | $222,100 | $940 |
| North Freedom | 716 | $83,750 | $157,700 | $780 |
| Rock Springs | 323 | $77,250 | $164,200 | $1,042 |
| Lake Delton | 3,482 | $51,964 | $178,300 | $1,006 |
| Bluffview | 542 | $46,943 | $23,900 | $963 |
| Merrimac | 570 | $92,417 | $276,600 | $992 |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,547 | $54,688 | $207,100 | $971 |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | $75,028 | $229,100 | $977 |
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What is the median household income in West Baraboo, WI?
The median household income in West Baraboo is $60,880, 21% 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 West Baraboo?
The median home value in West Baraboo is $224,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in West Baraboo?
The median gross rent in West Baraboo is $1,104 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is West Baraboo, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in West Baraboo?
The median age in West Baraboo is 31.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Baraboo?
The average commute to work in West Baraboo is 19 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Baraboo?
The unemployment rate in West Baraboo is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Baraboo?
25.9% of adults in West Baraboo 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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