Waushara County, Wisconsin Housing Market
In Waushara County, Wisconsin, the median home value is $203,100, with a median monthly rent of $796. This places Waushara County at #1369 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 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: $838
- Establishments: 513
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 79
- Multi-family: 22
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,538 (avg $65,200)
- Outflow: 10,027 (avg $64,581)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Waushara County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54963 | 240.1 | +8.11% | 2025 |
| 2 | 54986 | 274.6 | +1.49% | 2025 |
| 3 | 54970 | 216.7 | -2.04% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Waushara County | Wisconsin Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,100 | $234,086 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $796 | $915 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.3 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Waushara County is 13.2% below the Wisconsin state average and 10.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $796/month is 13.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Waushara County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County | Ohio | $203,200 | $845 |
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | $203,300 | $998 |
| Stevens County | Minnesota | $202,800 | $951 |
| Gregg County | Texas | $203,400 | $1,102 |
| Cooper County | Missouri | $203,500 | $782 |
Other Counties in Wisconsin
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $200,800 | $828 | 86.2% |
| Grant County | $200,700 | $813 | 69.8% |
| Douglas County | $205,800 | $909 | 71.9% |
| Richland County | $197,500 | $771 | 73.9% |
| Taylor County | $197,100 | $823 | 79.7% |
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).