Green Lake County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Green Lake County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $215,400, with a median monthly rent of $818. This places Green Lake County at #1248 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #43 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: $984
- Establishments: 492
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 55
- Multi-family: 52
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,489 (avg $73,960)
- Outflow: 8,079 (avg $73,538)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Green Lake County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54968 | 248.3 | +32.36% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54941 | 263.9 | -7.80% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54923 | 246.3 | +10.46% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54960 | 235.6 | +10.81% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53949 | 251.7 | +5.21% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Green Lake County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,400 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.5% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Green Lake County is 8.0% below the Wisconsin state average and 5.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $818/month is 10.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Green Lake County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew County | Missouri | $215,400 | $961 |
| Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | $215,400 | $943 |
| Snyder County | Pennsylvania | $215,300 | $929 |
| Lowndes County | Georgia | $215,600 | $1,052 |
| Hart County | Georgia | $215,100 | $844 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
| Barron County | $216,600 | $879 | 77.4% |
| Trempealeau County | $216,700 | $949 | 74.0% |
| Buffalo County | $213,300 | $876 | 77.5% |
| Waupaca County | $211,400 | $852 | 75.3% |
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).