Price County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Price County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $162,500, with a median monthly rent of $786. This places Price County at #1965 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #69 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: $1,000
- Establishments: 354
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 42
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,387 (avg $61,839)
- Outflow: 5,899 (avg $61,174)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Price County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54555 | 245.6 | +1.13% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
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| Metric | Price County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.9% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Price County is 30.6% below the Wisconsin state average and 28.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $786/month is 14.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Price County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Price County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch County | Michigan | $162,500 | $959 |
| Colleton County | South Carolina | $162,500 | $949 |
| Adams County | Illinois | $162,600 | $828 |
| Watonwan County | Minnesota | $162,400 | $834 |
| Dickey County | North Dakota | $162,400 | $840 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk County | $163,400 | $874 | 77.9% |
| Iron County | $165,900 | $662 | 88.5% |
| Marinette County | $158,600 | $795 | 81.6% |
| Langlade County | $158,200 | $702 | 76.9% |
| Ashland County | $170,300 | $721 | 73.4% |
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).