Vilas County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Vilas County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $300,000, with a median monthly rent of $847. This places Vilas County at #623 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $889
- Establishments: 980
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 266
- Multi-family: 48
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,066 (avg $88,390)
- Outflow: 10,175 (avg $81,542)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Vilas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54519 | 278.1 | -7.86% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54554 | 201.7 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Vilas County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,000 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.0% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 29.5 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Vilas County is 28.2% above the Wisconsin state average and 31.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $847/month is 7.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 29.5, Vilas 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.
Vilas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okanogan County | Washington | $299,800 | $887 |
| Woodford County | Kentucky | $299,700 | $1,138 |
| Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | $300,400 | $1,383 |
| Grant County | Washington | $299,500 | $1,116 |
| Bannock County | Idaho | $300,700 | $960 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth County | $302,700 | $1,150 | 70.6% |
| Columbia County | $283,200 | $978 | 76.7% |
| Calumet County | $274,200 | $1,073 | 80.1% |
| Jefferson County | $274,100 | $1,035 | 73.1% |
| Polk County | $271,900 | $957 | 81.0% |
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).