Population 4,729 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Thurston Woods
Household size in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Thurston Woods run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Thurston Woods is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Thurston Woods: 22.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Thurston Woods
Renters in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.5% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Thurston Woods rent: 53.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a quarter of owners (26.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Thurston Woods: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Thurston Woods is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Thurston Woods has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $747 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $969 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Thurston Woods costs $969 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Thurston Woods has lower rents than at least four in five Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Thurston Woods
Bachelor's degrees in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Thurston Woods have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.8%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Thurston Woods is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Thurston Woods
| Period | Thurston Woods | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Thurston Woods: 13.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Thurston Woods has higher unemployment than at least four in five Milwaukee neighborhoods. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Thurston Woods compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Woods | 2.45 | 34.3 | 22.2% | 53.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $969 | 16.8% | 91.1% | 13.0% |
| Old North Milwaukee | 2.52 | 31.4 | 29.6% | 67.7% | 15.8% | 1948 | $1,094 | 12.4% | 80.3% | 10.2% |
| McGovern Park | 2.75 | 32.8 | 37.1% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 1961 | $1,324 | 6.8% | 81.7% | 13.0% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.62 | 41.2 | 17.8% | 61.9% | 13.6% | 1948 | $1,092 | 13.9% | 86.4% | 7.2% |
| Town and Country Manor | 2.77 | 27.6 | 35.1% | 67.0% | 4.0% | 1968 | $992 | 22.9% | 91.2% | 6.9% |
| Hampton Heights | 3.08 | 33.9 | 28.5% | 44.9% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,298 | 14.9% | 80.3% | 16.5% |
| Silver Spring | 2.80 | 26.9 | 36.9% | 68.6% | 7.8% | 1964 | $1,101 | 9.3% | 84.1% | 6.1% |
| Lincoln Creek | 2.73 | 30.7 | 41.6% | 57.9% | 7.2% | 1950 | $1,216 | 8.1% | 86.8% | 10.0% |
| Menomonee River Hills East | 3.07 | 32.7 | 20.6% | 39.1% | 13.0% | 1966 | $1,136 | 17.5% | 87.2% | 10.3% |
| Rufus King | 2.47 | 31.8 | 36.0% | 61.7% | 19.5% | 1948 | $965 | 27.8% | 77.7% | 9.6% |
| Capitol Heights | 2.82 | 38.8 | 28.0% | 41.5% | 3.9% | 1956 | $1,121 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 11.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Thurston Woods. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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