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Argyle, WI


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Argyle, Wisconsin

Argyle, Wisconsin, in Lafayette county, is 34 miles SW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 102 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 823.

The People and Families of Argyle

In Argyle, about 55% of adults are married.

Unlike most villages, Argyle has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Argyle had a median family income of $44,063.

Argyle Housing

Argyle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Argyle tend toward the low side for Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Argyle, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Argyle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Argyle Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Argyle, WI

Comparing Argyle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men95
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Housing Recently Built11
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