Living in Winter, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter · Census data 2020–2024
Winter has 285 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $41,204 (47% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $87,900, the median rent is $857/month.
Winter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winter at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $41,204State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $87,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Winter a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter the median home value is $87,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Winter median household income
The median household income in Winter is $41,204 and the income per person is $27,235. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Winter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.85
Winter demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter ›
Education in Winter
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Winter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Winter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 285 | $41,204 | $87,900 | $857 |
| Radisson | 234 | $41,625 | $80,700 | $725 |
| New Post | 340 | $50,000 | $326,600 | $575 |
| Couderay | 118 | $54,271 | $78,000 | — |
| Exeland | 193 | $31,713 | $110,400 | $578 |
| Reserve | 252 | $38,036 | $216,700 | $263 |
| Chief Lake | 660 | $70,833 | $215,000 | $721 |
| Little Round Lake | 1,295 | $37,535 | — | $417 |
| Tony | 123 | $81,250 | $85,000 | — |
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Winter ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Winter: FAQ
What is the median household income in Winter, WI?
The median household income in Winter is $41,204, 47% 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 Winter?
The median home value in Winter is $87,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Winter?
The median gross rent in Winter is $857 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Winter, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Winter?
The median age in Winter is 45.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Winter?
The average commute to work in Winter is 31 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter?
The unemployment rate in Winter is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter?
27.4% of adults in Winter 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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