Polk County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Polk County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $271,900, with a median monthly rent of $957. This places Polk County at #769 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $977
- Establishments: 1,207
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 243
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,173 (avg $75,424)
- Outflow: 19,188 (avg $74,632)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Polk County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54858 | 249.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 54024 | 230.9 | -4.03% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54007 | 237.8 | +6.35% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54824 | 231.2 | +13.91% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54001 | 263.4 | +6.77% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54026 | 241.8 | -1.36% | 2025 |
| 7 | 54006 | 312.4 | — | 2024 |
| 8 | 54810 | 289.3 | +2.05% | 2025 |
| 9 | 54020 | 232.2 | +0.22% | 2025 |
| 10 | 54009 | 248.7 | +9.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Polk County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,900 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.0% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.7 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Polk County is 16.2% above the Wisconsin state average and 19.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $957/month is 4.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Polk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida County | Idaho | $272,000 | $859 |
| Jerome County | Idaho | $271,800 | $966 |
| Grundy County | Illinois | $271,700 | $1,177 |
| Saunders County | Nebraska | $271,700 | $960 |
| Stark County | North Dakota | $271,700 | $960 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $274,100 | $1,035 | 73.1% |
| Calumet County | $274,200 | $1,073 | 80.1% |
| Outagamie County | $267,300 | $1,057 | 71.5% |
| Brown County | $266,000 | $1,031 | 66.0% |
| Kenosha County | $265,500 | $1,219 | 66.7% |
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).