Cost of Living in Thiensville, WI

Population 3,277 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Thiensville sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 12 miles north of Milwaukee, Thiensville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 99% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 93

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Thiensville

The median home value in Thiensville is $342,800 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,218/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,208/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 57.4°F and lows of 41.3°F, with about 48.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Thiensville has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,800
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$99,162
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 66.2%
Renter-occupied 33.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,218
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,832/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
6.0%
Work from home
16.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,208
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$57,588
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.0%
Graduate degree 20.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.1
Male median age 47.6
Female median age 43.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.4°F
Avg Low
41.3°F
Annual Precip
34.6"
Annual Snowfall
48.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313444556777828074614836
Low °F 172029384858656456453323
Precip" 1.791.692.203.863.544.383.403.653.162.782.241.88
Snow" 14.911.86.72.10.00.00.00.00.00.32.510.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
60.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
215
PM2.5 days
148
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Thiensville, WI?

Thiensville has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Thiensville, WI?

The median gross rent in Thiensville is $1,218 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Thiensville?

The median home value in Thiensville is $342,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Thiensville?

The median household income in Thiensville is $93,208 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Thiensville, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Thiensville is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Thiensville, WI affordable?

Thiensville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Thiensville?

Thiensville has average high temperatures of 57.4°F and average lows of 41.3°F. Annual precipitation is 34.6". Average annual snowfall is 48.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Thiensville at a Glance

Population
3,277
Median Income
$93,208
Home Value
$342,800
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg High Temp
57.4°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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