Living in Whitelaw, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitelaw · Census data 2020–2024
Whitelaw has 862 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $57,027 (26% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $182,800, the median rent is $950/month.
Whitelaw is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whitelaw at a glance
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,027State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $182,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Whitelaw a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitelaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitelaw the median home value is $182,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,236 a month in housing costs.
Whitelaw median household income
The median household income in Whitelaw is $57,027 and the income per person is $33,116. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Whitelaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 387
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.23
Whitelaw demographics
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 387
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitelaw ›
Education in Whitelaw
10.7% of adults 25 and older in Whitelaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitelaw
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Whitelaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelaw | 862 | $57,027 | $182,800 | $950 |
| Kellnersville | 254 | $45,481 | $150,500 | $640 |
| Reedsville | 1,099 | $72,917 | $167,200 | $581 |
| Valders | 873 | $81,875 | $170,500 | $1,035 |
| Francis Creek | 627 | $86,875 | $235,900 | $650 |
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | $63,757 | $160,700 | $804 |
| Collins | 249 | $70,000 | $175,000 | — |
| Maribel | 370 | $74,167 | $191,100 | $679 |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | $143,800 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Whitelaw, WI?
The median household income in Whitelaw is $57,027, 26% 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 Whitelaw?
The median home value in Whitelaw is $182,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Whitelaw?
The median gross rent in Whitelaw is $950 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Whitelaw, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Whitelaw?
The median age in Whitelaw is 46.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Whitelaw?
The average commute to work in Whitelaw is 20 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitelaw?
The unemployment rate in Whitelaw is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitelaw?
10.7% of adults in Whitelaw 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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