What is the median household income in Tomah, WI?
The median household income in Tomah, WI is $51,274 (±$3,373) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $903 a month would take about $36,100 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Tomah, the median household income went from $51,520 in 2015–2019 to $51,274 in 2020–2024 (−0.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $51,274 (±$3,373)
- Median renter income
- $36,949 (±$7,034)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $36,100
Income in Tomah against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,274 (±$3,373) | $69,467 (±$3,463) | $77,485 (±$455) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $36,949 (±$7,034) | $45,708 (±$4,433) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,035 (±$19,756) | $85,574 (±$4,319) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$87) | $914 (±$43) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Tomah, median household income is lower than in Monroe County ($69,467).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($77,485).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Monroe County, Tomah ranks 33 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1748 of 1,844.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Tomah
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $903 a month ($10,836 a year) needs an income of about $36,100 a year.
The median renting household in Tomah earns $36,949 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,520 (±$6,907) | $51,274 (±$3,373) | −0.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $827 (±$38) | $903 (±$87) | +9.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $120,600 (±$8,837) | $174,300 (±$11,940) | +44.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Tomah
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah | — | $51,274 (±$3,373) | — |
| Town of Tomah | 3.4 mi | $98,345 (±$8,884) | Higher |
| Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | 3.6 mi | $98,958 (±$20,596) | Higher |
| Town of Adrian | 5.5 mi | $89,167 (±$26,302) | Higher |
| Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | 6.3 mi | $104,375 (±$27,949) | Higher |
| Oakdale | 6.3 mi | $88,182 (±$27,081) | Higher |
| Wyeville | 6.4 mi | $65,000 (±$22,714) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 6.9 mi | $77,083 (±$18,826) | Higher |
| Town of Oakdale | 7.9 mi | $82,321 (±$19,715) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Tomah, WI ($98,345), Town of La Grange (Monroe County), WI ($98,958), Town of Adrian, WI ($89,167).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sparta | $64,973 (±$6,351) |
| 28 | Town of Portland (Monroe County) | $62,083 (±$38,361) |
| 29 | Town of Wellington | $61,000 (±$20,391) |
| 30 | Town of Sheldon | $59,440 (±$11,940) |
| 31 (tie) | Kendall | $58,750 (±$13,670) |
| 31 (tie) | Melvina | $58,750 (±$31,115) |
| 33 | Tomah | $51,274 (±$3,373) |
| 34 | Town of Scott (Monroe County) | $50,000 (±$12,427) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tomah
What is the median household income in Tomah?
The median household income in Tomah is $51,274 (±$3,373) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Tomah?
About $36,100 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $903 a month.
Have incomes in Tomah kept up with inflation?
In Tomah, the median household income went from $51,520 in 2015–2019 to $51,274 in 2020–2024 (−0.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
What do renters earn in Tomah?
The median renting household in Tomah, WI earns $36,949 (±$7,034) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Tomah city, Wisconsin (place:80075, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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