The Town FilesNiagara, Wisconsin
City in Marinette County · population 1,602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,800
- Household income
- $60,994
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 48.6
Niagara is a city of 1,602 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $103,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 82% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 75% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Niagara ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Niagara is worth $103,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $60,994, which is more affordable than 99% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Niagara | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $910 | $951 |
| Median household income | $60,994 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Niagara
| People | Niagara | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Niagara
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niagara since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 11, 1987 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 9, 2000.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Niagara itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Niagara
2 public schools with 442 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Elementary | PK-6 | 256 | 13.5 |
| Niagara High | 7-12 | 186 | 14.3 |
Towns near Niagara
- Quinnesec, MI1.7 mi · 1,083 people · home $154,900
- Iron Mountain, MI4.3 mi · 7,518 people · home $141,600
- Norway, MI4.5 mi · 2,840 people · home $91,100
- Kingsford, MI5.0 mi · 5,139 people · home $132,100
- Niagara, WI5.1 mi · 852 people · home $193,600
- Aurora, WI5.3 mi · 987 people · home $163,000
- Breitung, MI6.4 mi · 5,831 people · home $175,300
- Norway, MI8.5 mi · 1,535 people · home $216,100
Niagara questions
Is Niagara, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Niagara scores better for retirees than 32% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 75%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Niagara?
The median owner-occupied home in Niagara is valued at $103,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,994, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Niagara?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 61.0 inches of snow.
Does Niagara get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niagara since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 11, 1987. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)