Siren, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Burnett County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
700 Population 515/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $27,196 per capita
$172,500 Home Value $285,247 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
111 Violent Crime/100K 557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$172,500 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Siren, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,688
47% below
$27,196 per capita
Home Value
$172,500
39% below
Zillow: $285,247
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Siren Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
61%
Rent
65%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
208%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Siren a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Siren residents earn a median household income of $39,688 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,196. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Siren is $172,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,247. Median rent is $755/month, with 28.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Siren reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 557/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Siren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Siren has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population700
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans22.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,688
Per Capita$27,196
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$751M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A
Home Value$172,500
Rent$755
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$285,247
Housing Units463
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property557/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation995 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Siren was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.