At a Glance
Median Income
$126,471
$71,444 per capita
Home Value
$271,200
Zillow: $291,009
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.3% smoking rate
How Wacousta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wacousta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wacousta a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wacousta residents earn a median household income of $126,471 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,444. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wacousta is $271,200 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,009. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
49.1% of adults in Wacousta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wacousta has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,686
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,471
Per Capita$71,444
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,200
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$291,009
Housing Units686
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation841 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wacousta was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.