Buffalo County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $213,300, with a median monthly rent of $876. This places Buffalo County at #1264 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #45 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: $926
- Establishments: 361
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 40
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,982 (avg $66,973)
- Outflow: 5,718 (avg $67,524)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Buffalo County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54622 | 251.3 | +5.96% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54629 | 241.4 | +11.25% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54738 | 278.0 | +12.84% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54736 | 240.9 | +5.85% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54755 | 255.5 | +5.82% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54612 | 237.4 | +21.05% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Buffalo County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,300 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.5% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Buffalo County is 8.9% below the Wisconsin state average and 6.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $876/month is 4.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Buffalo County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | Tennessee | $213,300 | $889 |
| Ohio County | Indiana | $213,100 | $898 |
| Power County | Idaho | $212,900 | $767 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | $212,900 | $1,003 |
| Monroe County | New York | $213,700 | $1,173 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
| Waupaca County | $211,400 | $852 | 75.3% |
| Green Lake County | $215,400 | $818 | 74.5% |
| Marquette County | $210,400 | $800 | 81.2% |
| Barron County | $216,600 | $879 | 77.4% |
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).