Grant County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Grant County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $200,700, with a median monthly rent of $813. This places Grant County at #1396 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #52 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: $917
- Establishments: 1,413
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 112
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,137 (avg $71,902)
- Outflow: 19,432 (avg $72,460)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Grant County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53573 | 249.1 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 53813 | 230.3 | +3.62% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53807 | 242.3 | -0.32% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53818 | 235.3 | +2.75% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53809 | 210.8 | +23.69% | 2024 |
| 6 | 53811 | 234.1 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,700 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.8% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Grant County is 14.3% below the Wisconsin state average and 11.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $813/month is 11.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Grant County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | Minnesota | $200,700 | $781 |
| Traill County | North Dakota | $200,700 | $717 |
| Gaines County | Texas | $200,700 | $789 |
| Lamar County | Texas | $200,700 | $949 |
| Adams County | Wisconsin | $200,800 | $828 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $200,800 | $828 | 86.2% |
| Waushara County | $203,100 | $796 | 84.2% |
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
| Taylor County | $197,100 | $823 | 79.7% |
| Jackson County | $196,100 | $787 | 80.1% |
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).