Rock County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Rock County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $231,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,037. This places Rock County at #1066 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 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: $1,214
- Establishments: 3,890
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 316
- Multi-family: 72
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 71,765 (avg $73,625)
- Outflow: 69,158 (avg $74,270)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Rock County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53114 | 217.0 | +0.46% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53576 | 239.3 | +5.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53585 | 211.7 | +10.11% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53525 | 222.3 | +6.24% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53548 | 237.9 | +6.08% | 2025 |
| 6 | 53546 | 249.7 | +8.96% | 2025 |
| 7 | 53511 | 253.2 | +4.25% | 2025 |
| 8 | 53545 | 233.5 | +7.04% | 2025 |
| 9 | 53536 | 242.7 | +1.70% | 2025 |
| 10 | 53537 | 159.1 | +2.29% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rock County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,600 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,037 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.6 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rock County is 1.1% below the Wisconsin state average and 1.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,037/month is 13.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Rock County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Rock County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County | Georgia | $231,600 | $913 |
| Craven County | North Carolina | $231,600 | $1,110 |
| King and Queen County | Virginia | $231,600 | $1,004 |
| Deer Lodge County | Montana | $231,700 | $696 |
| Perquimans County | North Carolina | $231,700 | $1,008 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto County | $231,400 | $791 | 85.0% |
| Dodge County | $231,900 | $988 | 71.3% |
| Burnett County | $231,300 | $771 | 85.9% |
| Milwaukee County | $230,700 | $1,101 | 49.9% |
| Sheboygan County | $232,700 | $934 | 71.5% |
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).