Iowa County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Iowa County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $265,000, with a median monthly rent of $954. This places Iowa County at #815 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #17 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: $1,120
- Establishments: 672
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 63
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,864 (avg $84,087)
- Outflow: 10,446 (avg $83,389)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Iowa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53533 | 249.9 | +5.75% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53582 | 252.5 | +7.34% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53588 | 241.2 | +10.41% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53565 | 266.9 | +4.23% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53503 | 265.0 | +9.96% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Iowa County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,000 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $954 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.4% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Iowa County is 13.2% above the Wisconsin state average and 16.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $954/month is 4.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Iowa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | Georgia | $265,000 | $1,439 |
| Piute County | Utah | $264,800 | $950 |
| Lassen County | California | $265,300 | $1,000 |
| Cascade County | Montana | $265,300 | $939 |
| Brookings County | South Dakota | $264,600 | $901 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County | $265,500 | $1,219 | 66.7% |
| Brown County | $266,000 | $1,031 | 66.0% |
| Outagamie County | $267,300 | $1,057 | 71.5% |
| Eau Claire County | $261,000 | $1,064 | 61.0% |
| Sauk County | $258,600 | $1,018 | 72.4% |
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).