Sawyer County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Sawyer County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $236,200, with a median monthly rent of $712. This places Sawyer County at #1025 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $965
- Establishments: 664
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 179
- Multi-family: 22
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,933 (avg $75,067)
- Outflow: 7,194 (avg $71,392)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Sawyer County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54843 | 252.0 | -2.47% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54876 | 231.8 | +18.58% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sawyer County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,200 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $712 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.7% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.6 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sawyer County is 0.9% above the Wisconsin state average and 3.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $712/month is 22.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.6, Sawyer County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Sawyer County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus County | Montana | $236,100 | $954 |
| Onslow County | North Carolina | $236,400 | $1,265 |
| Perry County | Pennsylvania | $236,400 | $874 |
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | $236,400 | $1,217 |
| Chowan County | North Carolina | $235,800 | $681 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida County | $238,400 | $885 | 82.3% |
| Sheboygan County | $232,700 | $934 | 71.5% |
| Dodge County | $231,900 | $988 | 71.3% |
| Rock County | $231,600 | $1,037 | 71.2% |
| Bayfield County | $240,800 | $812 | 83.9% |
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).