Lincoln County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $192,700, with a median monthly rent of $755. This places Lincoln County at #1484 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #58 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: $1,031
- Establishments: 770
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 131
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,725 (avg $68,354)
- Outflow: 12,124 (avg $68,268)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54487 | 275.7 | +15.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54501 | 244.4 | +9.41% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54452 | 201.9 | +6.80% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,700 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.5% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.3 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 17.7% below the Wisconsin state average and 15.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $755/month is 17.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | North Carolina | $192,700 | $871 |
| Kankakee County | Illinois | $192,600 | $1,097 |
| St. Joseph County | Indiana | $192,800 | $1,062 |
| Miller County | Missouri | $192,600 | $763 |
| Mecklenburg County | Virginia | $192,600 | $823 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano County | $194,000 | $821 | 77.5% |
| Lafayette County | $194,500 | $830 | 80.2% |
| Jackson County | $196,100 | $787 | 80.1% |
| 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 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).