Rusk County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Rusk County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $163,400, with a median monthly rent of $874. This places Rusk County at #1945 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #68 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: $928
- Establishments: 354
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 75
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,016 (avg $57,144)
- Outflow: 5,623 (avg $55,940)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Rusk County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54848 | 223.5 | +2.25% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rusk County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.9% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.6 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rusk County is 30.2% below the Wisconsin state average and 28.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $874/month is 4.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Rusk County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Rusk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | Indiana | $163,400 | $682 |
| Jefferson County | Iowa | $163,400 | $883 |
| Union County | Mississippi | $163,400 | $865 |
| Wyandot County | Ohio | $163,400 | $827 |
| Marion County | Arkansas | $163,300 | $795 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price County | $162,500 | $786 | 81.9% |
| 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).