Douglas County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Douglas County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $205,800, with a median monthly rent of $909. This places Douglas County at #1348 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #49 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: $1,020
- Establishments: 1,173
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 78
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,895 (avg $69,750)
- Outflow: 17,846 (avg $70,190)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54874 | 302.9 | +19.63% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54849 | 273.8 | +5.61% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54864 | 279.0 | +7.49% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54880 | 283.4 | +5.33% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,800 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.9% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.9 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 12.1% below the Wisconsin state average and 9.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $909/month is 0.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Douglas County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Douglas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Kentucky | $205,800 | $938 |
| Polk County | Missouri | $205,800 | $814 |
| Grady County | Oklahoma | $205,800 | $883 |
| Davison County | South Dakota | $205,800 | $847 |
| Banner County | Nebraska | $205,700 | $975 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waushara County | $203,100 | $796 | 84.2% |
| Monroe County | $210,000 | $914 | 72.8% |
| Marquette County | $210,400 | $800 | 81.2% |
| Adams County | $200,800 | $828 | 86.2% |
| Grant County | $200,700 | $813 | 69.8% |
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).