Taylor County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Taylor County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $197,100, with a median monthly rent of $823. This places Taylor County at #1435 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 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: $1,022
- Establishments: 482
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,371 (avg $65,794)
- Outflow: 8,036 (avg $65,508)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Taylor County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,100 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.7% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Taylor County is 15.8% below the Wisconsin state average and 13.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $823/month is 10.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Taylor County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | Georgia | $197,100 | $940 |
| Randolph County | North Carolina | $197,100 | $887 |
| Sullivan County | Pennsylvania | $197,100 | $775 |
| Daviess County | Indiana | $197,200 | $847 |
| Nobles County | Minnesota | $197,200 | $896 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
| Jackson County | $196,100 | $787 | 80.1% |
| Lafayette County | $194,500 | $830 | 80.2% |
| Shawano County | $194,000 | $821 | 77.5% |
| Grant County | $200,700 | $813 | 69.8% |
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).