Waupaca County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Waupaca County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $211,400, with a median monthly rent of $852. This places Waupaca County at #1290 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 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: $968
- Establishments: 1,288
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 159
- Multi-family: 55
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,765 (avg $71,744)
- Outflow: 22,071 (avg $71,198)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Waupaca County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54949 | 247.3 | +21.12% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54983 | 223.3 | +8.35% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Waupaca County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,400 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $852 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.3% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.7 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Waupaca County is 9.7% below the Wisconsin state average and 7.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $852/month is 6.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Waupaca County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon County | Pennsylvania | $211,400 | $994 |
| Champaign County | Illinois | $211,500 | $1,051 |
| Cedar County | Iowa | $211,300 | $879 |
| Henderson County | Texas | $211,300 | $1,048 |
| Nome Census Area | Alaska | $211,200 | $1,394 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County | $210,400 | $800 | 81.2% |
| Monroe County | $210,000 | $914 | 72.8% |
| Buffalo County | $213,300 | $876 | 77.5% |
| Pepin County | $214,800 | $869 | 83.0% |
| Green Lake County | $215,400 | $818 | 74.5% |
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).