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Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

town · Vilas County

At a glance

768
Population
$762,100
Median home value (all homes)
151% above U.S. median
$739,579
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,146/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$71,932
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 141 — 41% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing169% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college59 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college80 mi
High school graduates99.7%
College graduates51%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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