Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $261,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,064. This places Eau Claire County at #833 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 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: $1,144
- Establishments: 3,278
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 152
- Multi-family: 575
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 44,251 (avg $93,596)
- Outflow: 42,338 (avg $94,423)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Eau Claire County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54722 | 257.6 | +4.62% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54758 | 277.1 | +9.23% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54742 | 254.3 | +9.86% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54770 | 254.7 | — | 2024 |
| 5 | 54720 | 251.9 | +0.31% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,000 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,064 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.0% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.4 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Eau Claire County is 11.5% above the Wisconsin state average and 14.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,064/month is 16.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Eau Claire County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | Georgia | $261,400 | $1,235 |
| Newport News city | Virginia | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Warren County | Missouri | $260,400 | $995 |
| Hamilton County | New York | $260,200 | $912 |
| Bradley County | Tennessee | $261,900 | $1,030 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk County | $258,600 | $1,018 | 72.4% |
| Chippewa County | $257,900 | $963 | 74.2% |
| La Crosse County | $257,000 | $1,059 | 62.2% |
| Iowa County | $265,000 | $954 | 77.4% |
| Kenosha County | $265,500 | $1,219 | 66.7% |
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).