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Baileys Harbor, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Door County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
280 Population 166/sq mi density
$71,800 Median Income $52,148 per capita
$351,400 Home Value $479,070 Zillow
$1,324 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,800 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$351,400 home value, $1,324/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
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: $479,070
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
14% above
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
86%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baileys Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $479,070. 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.

Safety & Crime

Baileys Harbor reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,420/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,800
Per Capita$52,148
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$2,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

B+
Home Value$351,400
Rent$1,324
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$479,070
Housing Units240
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property1,420/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.