What is the median household income in the Town of Union (Burnett County), WI?
The median household income in the Town of Union (Burnett County), WI is $61,250 (±$9,652) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $983 a month would take about $39,300 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In the Town of Union (Burnett County), the median household income went from $39,722 in 2015–2019 to $61,250 in 2020–2024 (+54.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $61,250 (±$9,652)
- Median renter income
- $56,250 (±$42,117)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $39,300
Income in the Town of Union (Burnett County) against Burnett County, its state and the nation
| Town of Union (Burnett County) | Burnett County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,250 (±$9,652) | $62,819 (±$2,348) | $77,485 (±$455) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $56,250 (±$42,117) | $39,125 (±$6,849) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $61,563 (±$10,775) | $68,830 (±$2,170) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $983 (±$104) | $771 (±$77) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Union (Burnett County), median household income is not measurably different from Burnett County ($62,819).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($77,485).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Burnett County, the Town of Union (Burnett County) ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1523 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 the Town of Union (Burnett County)
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 $983 a month ($11,796 a year) needs an income of about $39,300 a year.
The median renting household in the Town of Union (Burnett County) earns $56,250 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 | $39,722 (±$10,565) | $61,250 (±$9,652) | +54.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $775 (±$635) | $983 (±$104) | +26.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $232,800 (±$27,176) | $327,400 (±$31,463) | +40.6% | No measurable change 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 the Town of Union (Burnett County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Union (Burnett County) | — | $61,250 (±$9,652) | — |
| Town of Lincoln (Burnett County) | 5.4 mi | $59,063 (±$12,993) | Not measurably different |
| Ogema Township | 6.3 mi | $67,500 (±$17,617) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Burnett County) | 6.8 mi | $62,857 (±$12,320) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 7.1 mi | $35,089 (±$7,522) | Lower |
| Crosby Township | 8.3 mi | $71,406 (±$27,397) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Township (Pine County) | 8.8 mi | $82,292 (±$10,060) | Higher |
| Town of West Marshland | 8.8 mi | $69,231 (±$12,072) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Meenon | 9.7 mi | $62,721 (±$13,020) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Webster, WI ($35,089).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clover Township (Pine County), MN ($82,292).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Burnett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Siren | $63,438 (±$21,523) |
| 13 | Town of Swiss | $63,000 (±$9,589) |
| 14 | Town of Oakland (Burnett County) | $62,857 (±$12,320) |
| 15 | Town of Meenon | $62,721 (±$13,020) |
| 16 | Town of Daniels | $61,354 (±$9,274) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Dewey (Burnett County) | $61,250 (±$11,933) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Union (Burnett County) | $61,250 (±$9,652) |
| 19 | Town of Lincoln (Burnett County) | $59,063 (±$12,993) |
| 20 | Town of Blaine | $54,639 (±$13,805) |
| 21 | Town of Anderson (Burnett County) | $51,042 (±$24,753) |
| 22 | Siren | $49,688 (±$10,985) |
| 23 | Grantsburg | $35,114 (±$8,870) |
| 24 | Webster | $35,089 (±$7,522) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Burnett 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 Town of Union (Burnett County)
What is the median household income in the Town of Union (Burnett County)?
The median household income in the Town of Union (Burnett County) is $61,250 (±$9,652) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in the Town of Union (Burnett County)?
About $39,300 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $983 a month.
Have incomes in the Town of Union (Burnett County) kept up with inflation?
In the Town of Union (Burnett County), the median household income went from $39,722 in 2015–2019 to $61,250 in 2020–2024 (+54.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in the Town of Union (Burnett County)?
The median renting household in the Town of Union (Burnett County), WI earns $56,250 (±$42,117) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Burnett County, 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 Union town, Burnett County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:81500, in state:55 county:013).
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.
The API needs a free key.
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.
Figures last updated on .
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