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Cost of Living in Outagamie County, WI

Population 192,826 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,057
Median home value$267,300
Median household income$85,069

The median rent in Outagamie County, WI is $1,057/month, 3% lower than the Wisconsin median and 25% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $85,069 a year, 10% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,352/mo

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Outagamie County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.

Outagamie CountyWisconsinU.S.
Median rent$1,057$1,087$1,413
Median home value$267,300$266,500$332,700
Median household income$85,069$77,485$80,734
Homeownership rate71.5%67.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.7%33.4%35.7%
Poverty rate6.3%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.7%3.2%5.2%
Work from home11.5%13.1%15.1%
Median age38.940.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Outagamie County, WI?

The median gross rent in Outagamie County, WI is $1,057 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Outagamie County, WI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,280 a year in gross income.

Is Outagamie County, WI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County, WIRent $1,101 · Income $64,435Dane County, WIRent $1,398 · Income $89,975Waukesha County, WIRent $1,356 · Income $106,076Brown County, WIRent $1,031 · Income $79,649Racine County, WIRent $1,080 · Income $78,096Winnebago County, WIRent $965 · Income $74,925

Counties with a similar cost of living

Steele County, MNRent $1,061 · Income $84,196Loudon County, TNRent $1,062 · Income $84,185Christian County, MORent $1,058 · Income $83,437Boone County, ILRent $1,041 · Income $84,571Licking County, OHRent $1,078 · Income $84,426Lampasas County, TXRent $1,059 · Income $81,736

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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