Brown County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Brown County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $266,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,031. This places Brown County at #807 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,283
- Establishments: 7,454
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 641
- Multi-family: 569
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 118,404 (avg $96,291)
- Outflow: 114,670 (avg $97,372)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54126 | 278.0 | +17.39% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54130 | 260.4 | +6.17% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54180 | 231.9 | -2.69% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54155 | 242.8 | +12.17% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54303 | 249.8 | +6.18% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54229 | 249.4 | +5.79% | 2025 |
| 7 | 54304 | 257.3 | +7.48% | 2025 |
| 8 | 54302 | 242.4 | +7.46% | 2025 |
| 9 | 54301 | 240.1 | +6.10% | 2025 |
| 10 | 54110 | 238.0 | +1.60% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $266,000 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.0% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.5 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 13.6% above the Wisconsin state average and 16.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,031/month is 12.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.0%, compared to 75.9% in Wisconsin and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston County | North Carolina | $266,000 | $1,153 |
| Douglas County | Nebraska | $266,100 | $1,201 |
| Avery County | North Carolina | $265,800 | $773 |
| Clermont County | Ohio | $266,200 | $1,107 |
| Berkeley County | West Virginia | $266,300 | $1,233 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County | $265,500 | $1,219 | 66.7% |
| Iowa County | $265,000 | $954 | 77.4% |
| Outagamie County | $267,300 | $1,057 | 71.5% |
| Eau Claire County | $261,000 | $1,064 | 61.0% |
| Polk County | $271,900 | $957 | 81.0% |
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).