Jackson County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $196,100, with a median monthly rent of $787. This places Jackson County at #1443 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #55 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: $1,008
- Establishments: 429
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 62
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,064 (avg $66,745)
- Outflow: 7,770 (avg $67,151)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Jackson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54666 | 172.0 | -4.03% | 2024 |
| 2 | 54616 | 217.1 | +9.53% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54615 | 226.6 | -3.72% | 2024 |
| 4 | 54627 | 191.0 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jackson County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,100 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $787 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.1% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.8 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jackson County is 16.2% below the Wisconsin state average and 13.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $787/month is 14.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Jackson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Nebraska | $196,000 | $884 |
| Washington County | New York | $196,200 | $1,033 |
| Brown County | Ohio | $196,200 | $817 |
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | $195,700 | $1,018 |
| Andrews County | Texas | $195,700 | $1,305 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | $197,100 | $823 | 79.7% |
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
| Lafayette County | $194,500 | $830 | 80.2% |
| Shawano County | $194,000 | $821 | 77.5% |
| Lincoln County | $192,700 | $755 | 79.5% |
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).