Lafayette County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $194,500, with a median monthly rent of $830. This places Lafayette County at #1459 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $1,009
- Establishments: 451
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 46
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,150 (avg $64,791)
- Outflow: 6,991 (avg $64,964)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lafayette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53530 | 240.6 | +1.12% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Lafayette County Compares
| Metric | Lafayette County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,500 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.5 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lafayette County is 16.9% below the Wisconsin state average and 14.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $830/month is 9.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Lafayette County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Lafayette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | Georgia | $194,500 | $964 |
| Jefferson County | Indiana | $194,600 | $890 |
| Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | $194,400 | $959 |
| Morgan County | Missouri | $194,400 | $721 |
| Lawrence County | Tennessee | $194,400 | $763 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano County | $194,000 | $821 | 77.5% |
| Jackson County | $196,100 | $787 | 80.1% |
| Lincoln County | $192,700 | $755 | 79.5% |
| Taylor County | $197,100 | $823 | 79.7% |
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).