Chippewa County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Chippewa County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $257,900, with a median monthly rent of $963. This places Chippewa County at #851 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #20 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: $1,058
- Establishments: 1,946
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 179
- Multi-family: 40
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 28,759 (avg $79,804)
- Outflow: 27,601 (avg $80,257)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Chippewa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54768 | 290.8 | +11.40% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54727 | 297.1 | +3.98% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54745 | 302.8 | — | 2025 |
| 4 | 54729 | 285.0 | +9.14% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54739 | 262.0 | +5.17% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54730 | 267.7 | +4.52% | 2025 |
| 7 | 54703 | 265.0 | +4.25% | 2025 |
| 8 | 54724 | 261.9 | +8.17% | 2025 |
| 9 | 54732 | 266.1 | -0.24% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,900 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $963 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.3 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Chippewa County is 10.2% above the Wisconsin state average and 13.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $963/month is 5.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Chippewa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | Kentucky | $258,000 | $1,002 |
| Dinwiddie County | Virginia | $257,800 | $1,224 |
| Waldo County | Maine | $257,700 | $1,021 |
| Phillips County | Colorado | $258,200 | $999 |
| Wakulla County | Florida | $258,300 | $1,108 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk County | $258,600 | $1,018 | 72.4% |
| La Crosse County | $257,000 | $1,059 | 62.2% |
| Eau Claire County | $261,000 | $1,064 | 61.0% |
| Racine County | $251,400 | $1,080 | 71.0% |
| Iowa County | $265,000 | $954 | 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).