Adams County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Adams County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $200,800, with a median monthly rent of $828. This places Adams County at #1391 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #51 within Wisconsin.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $856
- Establishments: 446
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 166
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,995 (avg $63,699)
- Outflow: 8,282 (avg $61,263)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54613 | 329.4 | +41.10% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53910 | 224.6 | -10.14% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53964 | 234.9 | -2.82% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54457 | 285.9 | +8.41% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54943 | 269.4 | +28.17% | 2024 |
| 6 | 53934 | 273.9 | +4.16% | 2025 |
| 7 | 54494 | 234.4 | +5.73% | 2025 |
| 8 | 53965 | 259.0 | +8.34% | 2025 |
| 9 | 53952 | 253.2 | +6.18% | 2025 |
| 10 | 54966 | 267.6 | +29.78% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adams County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,800 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 14.2% below the Wisconsin state average and 11.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $828/month is 9.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 86.2%, compared to 75.9% in Wisconsin and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny County | Kansas | $200,900 | $1,056 |
| Lyon County | Minnesota | $200,700 | $781 |
| Traill County | North Dakota | $200,700 | $717 |
| Gaines County | Texas | $200,700 | $789 |
| Bosque County | Texas | $200,900 | $928 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | $200,700 | $813 | 69.8% |
| Waushara County | $203,100 | $796 | 84.2% |
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
| Taylor County | $197,100 | $823 | 79.7% |
| Jackson County | $196,100 | $787 | 80.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).