Barron County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Barron County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $216,600, with a median monthly rent of $879. This places Barron County at #1231 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #42 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: $965
- Establishments: 1,506
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 144
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,729 (avg $73,889)
- Outflow: 19,804 (avg $74,249)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Barron County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54870 | 249.5 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 54757 | 315.5 | +10.13% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54728 | 298.4 | +10.64% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54829 | 271.4 | +18.02% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54817 | 309.0 | +4.94% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54004 | 220.8 | — | 2025 |
| 7 | 54889 | 238.0 | -6.29% | 2025 |
| 8 | 54005 | 246.1 | -2.28% | 2025 |
| 9 | 54822 | 266.9 | +2.56% | 2025 |
| 10 | 54868 | 243.2 | +3.07% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Barron County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,600 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.4% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.5 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barron County is 7.5% below the Wisconsin state average and 4.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $879/month is 3.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Barron County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Kentucky | $216,600 | $967 |
| Prince Edward County | Virginia | $216,600 | $931 |
| Lamar County | Georgia | $216,500 | $878 |
| Marquette County | Michigan | $216,500 | $949 |
| Lafayette County | Missouri | $216,500 | $928 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau County | $216,700 | $949 | 74.0% |
| Green Lake County | $215,400 | $818 | 74.5% |
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
| Marathon County | $219,600 | $999 | 73.3% |
| Buffalo County | $213,300 | $876 | 77.5% |
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).