Quality of Life and Culture in Markesan, WI

Overview

Markesan is a small town in the state of Wisconsin with a population of 1,251. Markesan has a four seasons climate. With a beach in close proximity you’ll find inspiration to go for walks, swims, or even picnics every day. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: (B) Good
Public Transport: (B) Good
Average Commute: 25.7 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Markesan, WI

Employment and Income	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
Per Capita Income	$29,163	$34,008	$32,693
Median Household Income	$57,688	$64,144	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	13.3%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
Median Age	47.5	42.9	42.3

Gender	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
Male	45.6%	50.1%	49.8%
Female	54.4%	49.9%	50.2%

Race	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
White	85.7%	90.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	1.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	2.7%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.0%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%
Multiracial	7.6%	3.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
Median Home Price	$124,200	$166,852	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$470	$665	$801
Family Households	52.9%	52.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	29.4%	29.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	70.1%	72.6%	72.9%
Renters	29.9%	27.4%	27.1%

Education	Markesan	Wisconsin	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	10.0%	5.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	37.9%	37.9%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.5%	21.4%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	9.8%	11.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	8.7%	15.4%	15.0%