Walworth County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Walworth County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $302,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,150. This places Walworth County at #612 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 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: $1,020
- Establishments: 3,357
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 405
- Multi-family: 286
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 44,864 (avg $101,011)
- Outflow: 43,174 (avg $93,851)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Walworth County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53125 | 339.6 | +13.40% | 2025 |
| 2 | 53115 | 259.3 | +5.11% | 2025 |
| 3 | 53121 | 242.4 | +6.72% | 2025 |
| 4 | 53191 | 308.7 | +4.17% | 2025 |
| 5 | 53147 | 283.9 | +7.77% | 2025 |
| 6 | 53184 | 222.8 | +6.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Walworth County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $302,700 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,150 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.6% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Walworth County is 29.3% above the Wisconsin state average and 32.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,150/month is 25.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Walworth County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | Georgia | $302,700 | $1,471 |
| Harris County | Georgia | $302,800 | $1,048 |
| Dallas County | Texas | $303,000 | $1,565 |
| Pennington County | South Dakota | $302,200 | $1,120 |
| Duval County | Florida | $303,500 | $1,475 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas County | $300,000 | $847 | 84.0% |
| 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).