Cost of Living in Iron County, WI

What does it cost to live in Iron County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$55,777

Median Rent

$632/mo

Median Home

$144,100

Affordability

503

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$729
Property Tax$147
Insurance$48

Total Monthly$924
% of Income19.9%

Renting

Median Rent$632
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$657
% of Income13.6%

Living in Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County has a median household income of $55,777 with housing costs that represent 19.9% of income for owners and 13.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.