Baileys Harbor, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Door County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
280 Population 166/sq mi density
$71,800 Median Income $52,148 per capita
$351,400 Home Value $500,357 Zillow
$1,324 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$71,800 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$351,400 home value, $1,324/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Baileys Harbor, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,800
4% below
$52,148 per capita
Home Value
$351,400
25% above
Zillow: $500,357
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
14% above
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Baileys Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baileys Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
125%
Rent
114%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baileys Harbor a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baileys Harbor residents earn a median household income of $71,800 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,148. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 270 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baileys Harbor is $351,400 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,357. Median rent is $1,324/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

48.3% of adults in Baileys Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baileys Harbor has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,800
Per Capita$52,148
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$2,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

B+
Home Value$351,400
Rent$1,324
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$500,357
Housing Units240
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Baileys Harbor was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.