Marquette County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Marquette County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $210,400, with a median monthly rent of $800. This places Marquette County at #1300 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #47 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: $994
- Establishments: 338
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 62
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,149 (avg $62,279)
- Outflow: 6,831 (avg $60,884)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Marquette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54982 | 259.3 | +6.96% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53930 | 217.1 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Marquette County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Marquette County is 10.1% below the Wisconsin state average and 7.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $800/month is 12.6% 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.
Marquette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craighead County | Arkansas | $210,400 | $958 |
| Carroll County | Arkansas | $210,400 | $856 |
| Elkhart County | Indiana | $210,400 | $1,047 |
| Mercer County | Ohio | $210,600 | $804 |
| Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | $210,100 | $825 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | $210,000 | $914 | 72.8% |
| Waupaca County | $211,400 | $852 | 75.3% |
| Buffalo County | $213,300 | $876 | 77.5% |
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
| Douglas County | $205,800 | $909 | 71.9% |
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).