At a Glance
Median Income
$126,125
$53,527 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
Zillow: $298,110
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.4% smoking rate
How Hainesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hainesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hainesville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hainesville residents earn a median household income of $126,125 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,527. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hainesville is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,110. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
40.0% of adults in Hainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hainesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,524
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,905/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,125
Per Capita$53,527
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,219
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$298,110
Housing Units1,258
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Hainesville was founded in 1846.
The median home in Hainesville was built in 1996.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.