Portage County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Portage County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $243,100, with a median monthly rent of $940. This places Portage County at #950 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $1,137
- Establishments: 1,866
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 122
- Multi-family: 122
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 30,772 (avg $83,107)
- Outflow: 29,465 (avg $84,198)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Portage County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54407 | 264.1 | -19.28% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54406 | 248.7 | +2.96% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54984 | 212.2 | -6.19% | 2025 |
| 4 | 54945 | 248.6 | +15.62% | 2025 |
| 5 | 54482 | 259.4 | +6.43% | 2025 |
| 6 | 54981 | 264.9 | +10.92% | 2025 |
| 7 | 54467 | 245.9 | +4.31% | 2025 |
| 8 | 54481 | 250.6 | +4.19% | 2025 |
| 9 | 54909 | 223.2 | +8.49% | 2024 |
| 10 | 54423 | 201.0 | +1.47% | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Portage County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.7% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Portage County is 3.9% above the Wisconsin state average and 6.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $940/month is 2.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Portage County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Florida | $243,100 | $1,277 |
| Yancey County | North Carolina | $243,100 | $882 |
| Ashe County | North Carolina | $243,100 | $859 |
| Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | $243,100 | $1,397 |
| Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | $243,200 | $909 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County | $243,200 | $985 | 67.0% |
| Bayfield County | $240,800 | $812 | 83.9% |
| Oneida County | $238,400 | $885 | 82.3% |
| Sawyer County | $236,200 | $712 | 76.7% |
| Green County | $250,200 | $867 | 75.9% |
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).