Monroe County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Monroe County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $210,000, with a median monthly rent of $914. This places Monroe County at #1302 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #48 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: $1,045
- Establishments: 1,222
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 106
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,466 (avg $67,339)
- Outflow: 18,393 (avg $67,941)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Monroe County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54660 | 253.1 | +2.54% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Monroe County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,000 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.8% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.1 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Monroe County is 10.3% below the Wisconsin state average and 7.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $914/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Monroe County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Monroe County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.8%, compared to 75.9% in Wisconsin and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Daviess County | Illinois | $209,900 | $825 |
| Boyle County | Kentucky | $209,900 | $778 |
| Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | $210,100 | $825 |
| Victoria County | Texas | $209,900 | $1,157 |
| Colorado County | Texas | $209,800 | $926 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | $210,400 | $800 | 81.2% |
| Waupaca County | $211,400 | $852 | 75.3% |
| Buffalo County | $213,300 | $876 | 77.5% |
| Douglas County | $205,800 | $909 | 71.9% |
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
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).