Sauk County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Sauk County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $258,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,018. This places Sauk County at #844 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $1,003
- Establishments: 2,150
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 201
- Multi-family: 30
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 29,682 (avg $74,206)
- Outflow: 28,402 (avg $74,359)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Sauk County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53577 | 237.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 53951 | 304.6 | +11.97% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53959 | 243.1 | +5.43% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53961 | 179.7 | +18.59% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sauk County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,600 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.4% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sauk County is 10.5% above the Wisconsin state average and 13.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,018/month is 11.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sauk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem city | Virginia | $258,600 | $1,133 |
| Story County | Iowa | $258,700 | $1,018 |
| Butler County | Ohio | $258,500 | $1,135 |
| Rensselaer County | New York | $258,400 | $1,217 |
| Wakulla County | Florida | $258,300 | $1,108 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County | $257,900 | $963 | 74.2% |
| La Crosse County | $257,000 | $1,059 | 62.2% |
| Eau Claire County | $261,000 | $1,064 | 61.0% |
| Iowa County | $265,000 | $954 | 77.4% |
| 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).